Cleo
Derived from the Greek word 'kleos' meaning glory, traditionally a short form of Cleopatra but now a stand-alone modern choice.
Greece
Unisex · C
Cleo
“Derived from the Greek word 'kleos' meaning glory, traditionally a short form of Cleopatra but now a stand-alone modern choice.”
Cle-o
Greece origin
4 letters
2 syllables
About this name
Used as a prefix in many ancient Greek names, 'kleos' represents the eternal fame of heroes. In the modern era, Cleo has emerged as a spunky, gender-neutral name that is both classic and trendy.
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Pairs well with
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Sibling set
Sibling set: Chrysogonus, Clitophon, Cadmus