Cleo
Cleo is an English short form that can come from Cleopatra, Cleon or Cleopas. A cat named Cleo need not be named after Cleopatra specifically. The shortened spelling alone does not establish the full meaning or history of one particular longer name.
- Meaning
- Short form of Cleopatra, Cleon or Cleopas
- Name or word origin
- English short form of Greek-derived names
- Pronunciation
- English: /ˈkli.oʊ/
Sources and meaning notes
The source supports three possible longer names, so the Cleopatra reading is one option rather than a universal explanation.
- Behind the Name: Cleo Name history, usage and the pronunciation specified in this entry
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Catalog grouping: Female. This is a browsing label and does not restrict which cats can use the name.
Popularity in cited datasets
Each position below belongs to its publisher’s sample and time period. These are not iCatNames registration counts or a combined ranking.
| Dataset scope | Position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. cat names — top 100 | #14 | Rover catalog (checked 2026-10-26; undated) |
An undated catalog checked in 2026 is not a 2025 annual result. Historical reports keep their published period. Source records on this page were checked on 2026-10-26.
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