Thoughts on Leonardo for a boy?

ATXMamaDoll

So, I'm on the fence about this one. DH and I cannot agree on a name. Several of us came up with the name Leonardo to go with our "Spain" Spanish last name. We'd call him Leo, which is actually my nickname. My name is pronounced Lee-ah-na. Our first son has DH's MN, so it would be kinda cool to have our DS2 named after me. I just don't know how Leonardo would fly at school. I wouldn't be worried about Leo at school though. Any thoughts from you guys?

I also love the name Easton Quinn (Quinn after Step-Dad), which is not Spanish, but I still love it. The only problem is that DH is not sold at all on it. Suggestions would also be helpful. Maybe you can think of something we have not yet.

Kmommy91

Leonardo sounds nice. I very much prefer it over Easton

blu-eyedwife

In theory I have no issues with Leonardo.  I wouldn't even think twice if someone told me it was their child's name.  And I love Leo.

Personally, I wouldn't use it because it just brings up so many other connotations (I know that sounds weird).  I immediately start jumping from DaVinci to the Turtle to DiCaprio)

ATXMamaDoll

blu-eyedwife said:

In theory I have no issues with Leonardo.  I wouldn't even think twice if someone told me it was their child's name.  And I love Leo.

Personally, I wouldn't use it because it just brings up so many other connotations (I know that sounds weird).  I immediately start jumping from DaVinci to the Turtle to DiCaprio)

I have similar thoughts here, especially TMNT since my son watches it on occasion and I did too when I was younger. I'm trying to switch my perspective to it being special because he would be named somewhat after me. I dunno. Thank you for the feedback so far, guys. This is a hard one this time around!

diamondduck13

Kmommy91 said:

Leonardo sounds nice. I very much prefer it over Easton

This, with Leo being a good NN when you want to use it

Helenahhandbasket

I have a Spanish (from Spain) last name too-- and I also have Leonardo on my long list. I think it might be too much with your LN, honestly, if your LN is pronounced exactly as phonetically spelled in your OP.

I am not sure how you could tease a Leonardo based on the name alone, but maybe there is something I am not thinking of.

Easton is OK.

Other names we have on our list are

Joaquin

Hugo

Oscar

Dominic

Luca (love, but can't use)

Francisco (nn Frankie)

 

 

 

kayjay10

Leonardo is NMS, but it's a fine name.  I don't think he will be teased in school.  I know several little boys named Leonardo nn Leo.  I love that he would be named after you.  I don't care for Easton at all.

Leonardo Quinn is a great name.

Bwhitten

I like Leonardo Quinn. Other names I like are Quentin and Joaquin..

ATXMamaDoll

Helenahhandbasket said:

I have a Spanish (from Spain) last name too-- and I also have Leonardo on my long list. I think it might be too much with your LN, honestly, if your LN is pronounced exactly as phonetically spelled in your OP.

I am not sure how you could tease a Leonardo based on the name alone, but maybe there is something I am not thinking of.

Easton is OK.

Other names we have on our list are

Joaquin

Hugo

Oscar

Dominic

Luca (love, but can't use)

Francisco (nn Frankie)

 

 

 

Actually, that's my FN. Our last name starts with an E and is not short. That's why I was thinking of going with Leo as what we'd call him.

BethPSU

I like Leonardo.  I prefer just Leo.  What about Leo Quinn?  

Helenahhandbasket

ATXMamaDoll said:

Helenahhandbasket said:

I have a Spanish (from Spain) last name too-- and I also have Leonardo on my long list. I think it might be too much with your LN, honestly, if your LN is pronounced exactly as phonetically spelled in your OP.

I am not sure how you could tease a Leonardo based on the name alone, but maybe there is something I am not thinking of.

Easton is OK.

Other names we have on our list are

Joaquin

Hugo

Oscar

Dominic

Luca (love, but can't use)

Francisco (nn Frankie)

 

 

 

Actually, that's my FN. Our last name starts with an E and is not short. That's why I was thinking of going with Leo as what we'd call him.

Oh sorry!  Total reading fail.  I would not write off Leonardo.

klgallup

BethPSU said:

I like Leonardo.  I prefer just Leo.  What about Leo Quinn?  

I like this idea.

mrstengallonhat1

DH and I are currently having the same debate.  We went back and forth on Leonardo vs. Leo, as we have a long italian last name.  I prefer Leo on its own, as I think it is too much of a mouthful with a longer last name. 

I also prefer Leo/Leonardo to Easton.

Scarlett&Gatsby

I love Leonardo and definitely prefer it to Easton. And I wouldn't worry about him at school. A diverse range of names are being used, and our country is becoming increasingly less WASP-centric. With so many immigrants from Spanish-speaking countries (having way more kids on average than middle class white people, too) Leonardo will fit right in, and certainly won't seem weird or exotic. Also, I think it's cute to use his name as a nod to you.

NerdyLucy

I like Leonardo Quinn.  I see no problems.

claireleroy1

I like it

ATXMamaDoll

Yeah, I was thinking of Leonardo Quinn too. I like that as well. I just don't know that I want to just name him Leo because it's such a short name. Ugh. I love all the feedback. It's helping me to think this out! Easton is such a swing in a different direction, plus DH isn't feeling it. Leopold isn't really my style. Thank you for suggesting it though!

@MrsKTen I'm glad I'm not the only one having this discussion.

dana0212

Leonardo is on our long list. I don't see it being a problem at school.

queenbone

I think Leonardo is awesome and totally appropriate with your LN. I like the sentiment with the nod to your name too.