Leir

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Leir is associated with royalty, leadership, and power.

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Leir Name meanings & History

The name Leir is of English origin. It is derived from the ancient Celtic name Lear, which means "king". The name Leir is associated with royalty, leadership, and power. The name of an early king of the Britons, according to the 12th-century chronicles [1] of Geoffrey of Monmouth. Leir's name may be connected to the city where he reigned, Leicester (named Kaerleir by Geoffrey). Alternatively it might be derived from the name of the legendary Welsh figure Llŷr. The story of Leir and his daughters was later adapted by Shakespeare for his play King Lear (1606). Leir is a unisex name which means it can be used for both boys and girls. It is a great name for parents who want to give their child a unique and meaningful name.

Zodiac Sign of Leir: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Leir:

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

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

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

Leir is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Rough name
  • a Urban name

Related Names to Leir

Similar names to Leir are Lir, Lair, Leeroy, and Leland.

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