Greek · Unisex name
Cleo
“glory”
About the name Cleo
Cleo is a given name of Greek origin, derived from the element ‘kleos’ meaning ‘glory’. It is often used as a short form of names such as Cleopatra for girls and Cleon or Cleopas for boys. In Greek mythology, Clio, from the same root, is the Muse of history. The name Cleo has been used for both girls and boys, though it is more commonly given to girls in English-speaking countries. Notable bearers include the British jazz singer Cleo Laine.
- Meaning
- glory
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- KLEE-oh(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Cleo
- Cleo Marie
- Cleo Ann
- Cleo Grace
- Cleo Renee
- Cleo Joy
Questions about Cleo
- What does Cleo mean?
- Cleo is a Greek name meaning "glory".
- How do you pronounce Cleo?
- Cleo is pronounced KLEE-oh, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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