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[VAB]

I just recently decided to change from Leon to Leonidas because I feel it has a better flow with the whole name.

Leonidas Zanzibar Rebello.
Leo (my little lion cub) <------such a cute story behind that =)

The middle name IS NOT CHANGING! I'm only asking your opinions on Leonidas. So what does everyone think?

[-TebowTime-]

I like it!

[Wildflowerchild]

I really like Leonidas. It sounds really strong and masculine.

[VAB]

Oh that's so good to hear! I was feeling like this name would be taken as joke because of the middle name but I really love Leonidas. =)

[Starlight]

How are you pronouncing it hun?

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[VAB]

Leo-ni-das

[linz6889]

Not a fan of Leonidas, reminds me to much of the 300 movie. What's the reason for Zanzibar?

[VAB]

My boyfriend says he has always wanted to name a son Zanzibar but I told him it could only be a middle name. I've tried talking him out of it and suggesting Zane or Zander but he won't budge. I'm planning on honeymooning or vacationing to the tropical place in Africa named Zanzibar so that it holds a special meaning to me.

I know Latin and I personally love the 300 movie so for me this is such a great name.

[linz6889]

My boyfriend says he has always wanted to name a son Zanzibar but I told him it could only be a middle name. I've tried talking him out of it and suggesting Zane or Zander but he won't budge. I'm planning on honeymooning or vacationing to the tropical place in Africa named Zanzibar so that it holds a special meaning to me.

I know Latin and I personally love the 300 movie so for me this is such a great name.

Wow that's cool, as long as it has meaning for u who cares what anybody else thinks. I'm happy for u that u have a boy name. I'm due in approx. 31 day n I'm still clueless on what my sons name will be I'm so scared that he's gonna come early and I still won't have a name! Girls names are sooo much easier. I'm secretly crossing my fingers for a girl since I have my boy already:)

[VAB]

Oh I know boy's are so hard to name! So far we have two boy names and I thought two girl names but now they're so popular I feel like dumping them and starting all over again! Just so you know I'm not pregnant I just really love the naming process =)

[Remy Hadley]

Leonidas on its own is really strong and handsome... I like! I feel like the flow was better as Leon though, with Zanzibar. Its much too long otherwise... even if you have a short name. Though I do really like Leonidas.. its just to long if Zanzibar is necessary.

[VAB]

I really don't want to sound racist here but Leon Zanzibar just sounds too "black" to me. Understandable because Zanzibar is a place in Africa but still I'm a little white Irish girl so to me Leon just doesn't fit. Leonidas on the other hand sounds Roman and Medieval, which I love! No one ever really goes around saying Hi my name is Leonidas Zanzibar Rebello. That would be ridiculous so idk to me I think it would work. He can always shorten it to Leo or Leon if he wanted to.

I also tend to think people should have a longer more formal first name to fall back on rather than short little names. Probably because my name is Victoria my brothers are Michael, Kevin, and my boyfriend is Kenneth. I'm just use to long first names.

[Remy Hadley]

When you bring it up.. I kinda have to agree. It does sound more like an african american name [no racism here either!!! <3] Though I don't feel like Leonidas makes it feel less "black"... in my opinion I feel like no matter what name you put with Zanzibar, it will sound that way. However, seeing as its a middle name, and most people wont know his middle name unless you go out of your way to say it or someone asks, I don't think you should worry about that Because he'll be known as Leon Rebello. Or Leo. I love just plain Leo as well. Its very sturdy and in no real need of a fuller first name. But, I suppose I'd just go with the one I prefer. If you prefer Leonidas, then use it. If not, don't.

[VAB]

Thanks =) I'm just going to go with Leonidas. My boyfriend already loves it and I love it so I guess I just wanted some feedback on the name.

[D3sire]

Leonidas is awesome!

[VAB]

Thank you =)

[linz6889]

Even tho ur not.expecting I think it could come in handy that u have a name picked out. My sons name is Waylon and I had that name picked out since I was 15, so when I found out I was preggos that was my choice, but my bf didn't like it. And when he was born we didn't have any other names picked out and Waylon fit him perfect:) now its my 2nd son I'm having issues with.

[VAB]

Me and my boyfriend have been together almost two years now and we're looking at houses to buy so naturally the thought of babies came up. It's a nice way for us to bond too =) We want to have two names for each gender picked out. We had all the girls figured out but not anymore =/ I love that you used the name you had picked out! I hope you find a name you'll both love.