Cleo

Cleo, one of the few girls' names to boast the cool-yet-lively o ending, is of course short for Cleopatra, the name of one of the most powerful women in history.

Cleo was most popular in the early decades of the twentieth century--when it was also used for boys. The opening of the Egyptian tombs along with the 1917 silent film starring Theda Bara popularized a range of now-obscure Cleopatra diminutives, including Cleora, and Cleola.

A distinguished bearer is the British jazz singer Cleo Laine, and there have been Cleos on two TV dramas: ER and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Maybe the fact that Cleo was recently chosen by Friends' David Schwimmer will ignite a welcome revival.

Sound-alike Clio is the name of the ancient Greek mythological muse of history and heroic poetry, one that is rich with modern charm and would also make an intriguing choice,

Gender

Girl

Meaning

glory

Origin

Greek

Numerology

C is for complete, nothing further needed here.

L is for life, that you live so well.

E is for enchant, for enchant you will.

O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.

Lucky

Cleo lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Cleo

• Cleo Laine Lady Dankworth (born Clementine Dinah Bullock), English jazz singer
• Miss Cleo (born Youree Dell Harris) American psychic
• Cleopatra Madonna "Cleo" Higgins American R&B singer of group Cleopatra
• Cleo Madison (born Lulu Bailey) American silent film actress
• Cléopatra Diane "Cléo" de Mérode French Belle Époque dancer

Cleo in Pop Culture

• Cleo fish in Disney's "Pinocchio"
• Cleo purple dog in "Clifford the Big Red Dog" series
• Cleo Sertori mermaid character on Australian TV show "H2O: Just Add Water"
• Cleo main character in "Invisible Sister"
• Cleopatra "Cleo" McQueen character on British soap "Hollyoaks"