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Leo vs. Theo

I really like the both Leo and Theo. I would definitely only want to choose one. Here are my questions: 1) Which would you prefer? 2) Do you know of any longer version of these names besides the typical Leonardo and Theodore? I really like these names but I don’t know if I should give my son a longer name and use one of these primarily as a nickname. Could you imagine an adult just going by Theo or Leo? Thanks!

The Top Baby Name is...

Leo

64%

Theo

36%

Poll created: Jun 06, 2012
Total Votes: 11
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Bartholomew nn Theo
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Apparently there’s an Old German name Theo comes from, "Theobald"... personally I’d stick with Theodore.
Leo can be short for:
Leon
Leopold
Leonard
Leonidas

I think Leo stands on its own better than Theo. I love Theo as a nickname for Theodore.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
I like Leonard nn Leo!
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
I agree with poster 2, Leo stands better on its own than Theo. If you use Theo, I’d go with Theodore.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
You could perhaps use Mattheo.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Thanks! I do think Leo stands on its own better than Theo. I like the suggestion of Mattheo and maybe using Theo is a nickname. The baby will be 1/4 Spanish so Mattheo could be a nice tribute to that. If we use Leo, we\’d probably have it stand alone but Leonard was my grandpa\’s name. A lot to think about. Thanks again!
posted by poster :: 13 years ago | report
I really like both, but voted for Theo due to it’s being that bit more unusual. Personally I think both could stand alone.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Leo! Cute.
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
I like Leo !!
you could use --
Leonard ( Len - erd)
Leonardo
Lenard
Leeon
Lennon
Leroy / LeRoy

like any ?
Or for Theo -
Theodore
Teddy
Timothy
Mattheo

like any !?
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
Thadeius
posted by guest :: 13 years ago | report
i absoloutly love the name leo, and want to name my baby that. i think it could def stand alone.
posted by fatpanda :: 13 years ago | report

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