Cleopatra

It’s actually a very pretty name and Cleo could be a good nickname.

I don't like Cleopatra as a given name. Leave it to the Queen of Egypt.

Although I, personally, wouldn't use it, I think Cleopatra is a gorgeous and empowering name that is deeply rich in history. I love “Cleo” for a nickname as well.

Super cool name, I know it's pretty bold but that's why I like it, though I don't know if I'd have the guts to use it. Cleo is a nice nickname, though.

Magnificent name but I wouldn't use it, too out there for me.

I would be impressed with someone who named their daughter Cleopatra in this day and age. It's a bold move. I would like to see Pat as a nickname over Cleo, though. Now THAT would be bold, lol.

I like it. You can use Cleo for short. The story behind Cleopatra is interesting.

Love! ❤️.

I think this name is beautiful.

I actually really like this as a name, I love "Cleo" for short too!

Good name for a cat, but definitely not for a human. Don't think I need to go into why.

I love the name Cleo, and I love the name Petra, but...

Doesn’t sound too nice and the association with the Sphinx or something is very unconvincing to name your kid Cleopatra.

I'd name my little girl Cleopatra just because it would cause some controversy and then die down. I wish my name was Cleopatra it sounds so powerful to me. Western names have no meaning and if they do it's not very profound.

Okay folks, whether you like or dislike the name it is ill advised to saddle a child in the western world with this name. I like it myself and can understand why those in certain countries would use it and not be considered odd or pretentious.

I think this name is beautiful, but I can't imagine this name on a little girl. You could nickname her Cleo but it reminds me of that little purple dog on Clifford The Big Red Dog.

I named my tarantula this. It works on a pet, but definitely not on a kid!

I have a relative in Dubai who has this name. I think it's quite a beautiful one.

Too complicated and over the top to use as a real name. Cleo and Patra are nice nicknames though.

Although I think Cleopatra is a very beautiful name, I don't think its usable and it's a bit of a guilty pleasure name for me. However, simply Cleo is beautiful. But I do love very old names and admire strong willed women from history! Maybe as a middle name...

I know a Greek woman who is named Cleopatra after St. Cleopatra. I think it's lovely.

It sounds pretty, but I think Cleopatra would be rather pretentious to name your daughter. And the historical Cleopatra wasn't a very nice person. Cleo/Clio would be a better option.

Beautiful, especially with Cleo as a short form, as Cleopatra is too cumbersome for everyday use. I especially love the historical character.

The worst nickname is Pat, as people would assume it was Patricia.

This is a very pretty name, but it's so overused.

HOW is this overused? It's not even in the top 1000!

For obvious reasons, I'd never use this on a real person. Too over-the-top.

It really IS pompous. A shy girl would hate to have this attention-grabbing name. It's very tacky. Now, it's been a little more than a decade, but I still remember a very annoying song titled Cleopatra Coming Atcha or whatever from 1998. I didn't mind the track then, but I'd hate it now. Not that people will ever re-discover it, but gosh, that really ruined the name a bit.

I like the name Cleopatra, but would never give the name to a child - it's a little impractical. The historic Cleopatra was a very smart politician. She was loved by her people, spoke numerous languages, and did what she had to in order to survive in a world that was not very kind to women. It was the custom for her to marry and become joint ruler with her respective brothers. She did not necessarily consummate the marriages, nor has it been decisively proven that she had anything to do with their deaths.

I don't understand the negative comments on this name, it is beauty, regal, dignified, not overused, has a wonderful history, can be used for those with black, mixed, or European ancestory, and can be shortened to the sweet and beautiful Cleo in a breath. Lovely. I will use this name.

I like this name a lot, but I wouldn 't name my child it. Too complex.

Cleo is a nice name, Cleopatra is excessive.

Rather a pompous thing to name a child.