One of the three fire signs along with Aries and Sagittarius, Leos are best known for being feisty, creative, passionate and generous to a fault. Ruled by the fiery sun, Leos are dynamic leaders and often the life of the party. Their confidence makes them magnets to others and anything they set their mind to, they achieve with gusto. Failure is simply not an option.
Being a dominant personality, and often surrounded by adoring admirers, the independent Leo can often fall prey to self-absorption, but they make warm and loyal friends who will fill your life with laughter and fun.
Born between July 23 and August 22, Leo is the 5th sign of the zodiac, representing the mature adult phase of life between ages 28 and 35. This star sign is named for the Constellation of Leo, which, throughout history has always been connected with the sun. They are both the most powerful elements of their environments, with the lion being the strongest and fiercest animal and the Sun being the all-powerful source of life on Earth and planetary cohesion in our solar system.
Your Leo baby very likely rules the house, never shy in demanding exactly what they want and need, even from birth. True kings and queens of the zodiac, baby Leos will command absolute attention from their loved ones, and reward them tenfold with cuddles, laughter and playfulness. They do not take kindly to stern words and may be a challenge to discipline as toddlers and children.
Parents of Leos should be aware their child is the very centre of the universe - quite literally ruled by the sun - and that being attuned to the needs and emotions of their family is not their strongest point. When the chips are down, however, the lion will do anything to protect loved ones and doesn't hesitate to stand up for the underdog.
A powerful star sign demands a commanding baby name, so we've made a list for boys and girls that relate to power, the sun, fire, the lion, leadership as well as playfulness.
GIRLS
Adelaide - noble, kind
Annika - most powerful goddess in Hinduism
Apollonia - from Apollo, the sun god
Ariel - lion of God
Aurelia - golden
Brigid - strong
Cressida - gold
Eleanor - light
Eugénie - well born
Goldie - from Golda, the golden one
Gloria - glory
Helena - from Helen, the light of the sun
Imelda - powerful fighter
Leona - like a lion
Leonora - light
Lucia - light
Lucinda - beautiful light
Ora - gold
Peridot - August birthstone
Rani - queen
Regina - queen
Ruby - July birthstone
Seraphina - burning fire
Sunny
Summer
Tiara - crowned
Zara - princess
BOYS
Aidan - fiery
Apollo - sun god
Ari - lion in Hebrew
Aslan - lion in Turkish
August - revered, exalted, month of August
Augustine - venerable
Aurelius - golden
Austin - from the name Augustin
Bowie - golden haired
Boyd - golden haired
Eric - honourable ruler
Fitzroy - king's son
Ignatius - fiery one
Inigo - passionate one
Kellan - powerful
Laurence - crowned with laurels
Leander - man of lions
Leo - lion
Leon - lion in Latin
Leonidas - lion
Leopold - daring ones
Leroy - the king
Lewis - famous warrior
Llewelyn - ruler
Magnus - great
Maximilian - great
Nero - powerful
Phoenix - bird that rose from the ashes
Rex - king
Ryan - young royalty
Samson - bright as the sun
Sol - sun
Walter - army general
Famous Leos
J. K. Rowling
Sandra Bullock
Jennifer Lopez
Kylie Jenner
Demi Lovato
Jennifer Lawrence
Kara Delevigne
Madonna
Mila Kunis
Charlize Theron
Daniel Radcliffe
Joe Jonas
Mick Jagger
Steve Carell
Chris Hemsworth
Shawn Mendez
Andy Samberg
Barack Obama
Arnold Scwarzenegger
Bill Clinton
Alfred Hitchcock
Roger Federer
Andy Warhol
Neil Armstrong