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in reply to a message by Cleveland Kent Evans
I read somewhere that there has been a rise in the name Leona for girls after the popularity of Leona Lewis. The only other Leona I've heard of is Leona Graham who is a radio DJ and probably in her 30s.
I also wonder if the popularity of Leon as a boy's name might have influenced the popularity a bit? (Not that I've ever heard this name being given but it's in our top 100). Also, sounds a bit like Fiona which is dated here now. It's always pronounced Lee-ona not Layona as well.
Until Leona Lewis I'd say that it seemed, not exactly dowdy, but not the sort of name I could picture on a newborn. But I don't think it's ever been popular here so I don't have any kind of reference for it.
I'm in Britain btw.
I also wonder if the popularity of Leon as a boy's name might have influenced the popularity a bit? (Not that I've ever heard this name being given but it's in our top 100). Also, sounds a bit like Fiona which is dated here now. It's always pronounced Lee-ona not Layona as well.
Until Leona Lewis I'd say that it seemed, not exactly dowdy, but not the sort of name I could picture on a newborn. But I don't think it's ever been popular here so I don't have any kind of reference for it.
I'm in Britain btw.
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