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I adore the name Leonie, but only if pronounced the French way ("LAY-uh-nee") or the English ("LEE-uh-nee"). A similar name I love is Leontine ("LAY-un-teen" or "LEE-un-teen"). They are both so rare and delicate sounding, like orchids.

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That long, stressed "o" sound that you have listed just kills the name in my ears. Sorry. It's why I've never liked the name Leona ("lee-O-na").

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Leonie Julia strikes me as having a better flow than Leonie Julianne. How about:

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Leonie Fleur
Leonie Celeste
Leonie Jeanne ("zhann")
Leonie Jeanette (Winston Churchill's mother and aunt in one combination)
Leonie Gisele
Leonie Adele
Leonie Charlotte
Leonie Josephine

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Do you like any of these?