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It was my great-grandfather's name. That's where my parents got my middle name, Leopoldo. I've always hated it.

I like the name itself (including the nn Leo) and I'd possibly want to use it in honor of Aldo Leopold, but I worry that it's too tied up with the genocidal maniac and it would be like naming a kid Adolph in honor of Adolph Murie.

I adore Leopold! It's stately but also friendly.

It reminds me of the Bugs Bunny sketch with the composer. It’s okay. I don’t find the “pold” sound sper appealing. I like Leonidas better.

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ETA: conductor

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gt1V61SPI_w

This message was edited 11/30/2018, 7:42 AM

I like it and have considered using it. I also wish that this was my nephew's MN instead of Leonard.

This is Leopold

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It could also be used for a human baby, I guess, but it's only a smidge less ambitious than Napoleon or Charlemagne.

This message was edited 11/30/2018, 2:57 AM

Hi Billina !!!

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I agree with Janan.

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King Leopold II of Belgium is my first thought.

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It is a pity because my second link is the movie 'Kate & Leopold' where Hugh Jackman plays the role of a fascinating and romantic nobleman.

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So this name is strongly linked with aristocracy but unfortunately the real-life link is stronger than the fictional one.

https://allthatsinteresting.com/king-leopold-ii-congo

I would shorten it to Leo, Leopold sounds like a name for an older person