Cleo

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Cleo means "glory" or "fame". It is derived from the Greek name Kleopatra, which means "glory of the father". In ancient Greek mythology, Cleo was the name of the muse of history and heroic poetry.
Pronunciation
KLEE-o
KLEE-oh
Popularity
According to DefineName, Cleo is not a very popular name in the world. It currently ranks at #1,223 in the United States and #1,430 in England. However, it is rising in popularity as more parents are looking for unique and meaningful names for their children.

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Cleo Name meanings & History

The name Cleo means "glory" or "fame". It is derived from the Greek name Kleopatra, which means "glory of the father". In ancient Greek mythology, Cleo was the name of the muse of history and heroic poetry. Short form of Cleopatra, Cleon or Cleopas. Cleo is a great name for parents who are looking for something that is both unique and meaningful. It is a great name for a little girl who is destined for greatness, as it carries a lot of weight and history with it.

Zodiac Sign of Cleo: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cleo:

C: Cute,Clever,Chatty,Curious,Copycat,Choice,Candid

L: Lazy,Luscious,Lover,Lovely,Legal,Liaison,Languid

E: Enliven,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Expressive,Entertain,Environment

O: Obsolete,Organized,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obstinate

Cleo is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Cleo is a name that has been used by many notable people throughout history. Some of the most famous include Cleopatra, the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, and Cleo Laine, a British jazz singer and actress. Other notable bearers of the name include Cleo McCarthy, an American football player, and Cleo Rocos, a British comedian and producer.

2.) Cleo (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) short for Cleopatra


3.) CLEO (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Derived from the Greek kleos (glory, fame). In Greek mythology, Clio is the name of the Muse of history. Var: Clio. (KLEO)


4.) Cleo (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Father’s glory

Other Forms: Cleoh, Clio, Kleo


5.) Cleo (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) a short form of Cleopatra.

Other Forms: Chleo, Clea, Kleo


6.) CLEO (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: A short form of Cleopatra (of a famous father), Cleo is also bestowed as an independent given name. See CLEOPATRA. Alternatively, Cleo is a variant form of Clio (fame, glory). See CLIO. (KLEH-O)


7.) Cleo (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (seeGirls’ Names).


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