Lioness
Derived from the Latin name Leonia, it is the feminine form of Leon. It represents strength and ferocity, historically popular in French and German-speaking regions.
About 80 girls were named Leonie in 2025.
Renowned Austrian operatic soprano
British actress known for Call the Midwife
American poet and Poetry Consultant to the Library of Congress
Daughter of suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
