So I’ve had [name]Leif[/name] rolling around in my head for quite some time and I’ve decided that it could be a possible first name for my son. I especially love that its a Norse name and it has a nature feel to it (because of its obvious closeness to the word leaf). I also like that it is familiar in the same way that [name]Viggo[/name] is; heard of but not used. [name]Theo[/name] and I also love the [name]Leif[/name] [name]Ericson[/name] connection. We also just love the history of the name itself. However we are still a bit iffy about it because we haven’t really asked anyone we know about it yet.
So I thought maybe you guys could give us a bit of feedback on [name]Leif[/name]. Thanks!!
PS: We will be using the Scandinavian pronunciation: Layff- if we use it.
I really love the name [name]Leif[/name], especially with that pronunciation.
The only negative would be possibly being mispronounced as leaf, but I don’t see that as a huge negative in the least since one correction would be a easy fix.
I really like [name]Leif[/name], for all of the reasons that you mentioned in your post.
It’s on my big list of names I like, but I can’t use it since I already have a [name]Leo[/name].
[name]Leo[/name] & [name]Leif[/name] are too similar looking/sounding for siblings.
We know a little leith (rhymes with [name]Keith[/name]) that looks less like, but sounds more like leaf.
I prefur [name]Leif[/name] though. I love the meaning behind it, and the pronouciation Layf is lovely.
I know 2 Leifs, one pronounced the correct way and one pronounced as “[name]Leaf[/name]” (with siblings [name]Rose[/name], [name]Robin[/name], [name]Lily[/name] and [name]Forrest[/name]). I prefer the “Layf” pronunciation with that spelling and overall I think it’s a pretty great name.
