Gender: Male
Pronunciation: L EH N ER D W UH L IY
Sir Charles Leonard Woolley was a British archaeologist best known for his excavations at Ur in Mesopotamia. He is recognized as one of the first "modern" archaeologists who excavated in a methodical way, keeping careful records, and using them to reconstruct ancient life and history. Woolley was knighted in 1935 for his contributions to the discipline of archaeology. He was married to the British archaeologist Katharine Woolley.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 29, 2024
On the name Leonard Woolley, Leonard means Brave as a Lion, Lion-bold, Like a Lion, Lion Strength, Lion-hearted, Strong as the Lion, Lion, Brave, Hardy.
The name Leonard Woolley is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Leonard is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Italy, and 91 more countries.
Find meaning of the name Leonard Woolley with our Meaning Finder:
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L EH N ER D W UH L IY
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
UH: Pronounce as in "book" (B UH K)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Leonard Woolley correctly by listening to our 15 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Leonard Woolley correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Leonard Woolley with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Leonard Woolley might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Leonard Woolley spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Leonard is recorded 25,042 times globally, ranking it as the 2,597th most common name worldwide.
Leonard is most prevalent in United States of America, with 5,213 occurrences, making it the 887th most popular name in the country.
In Albania, the name Leonard is found among 1 in every 66 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #887 | 1 : 347 |
| South Africa | #515 | 1 : 601 |
| Italy | #1,118 | 1 : 514 |
| Nigeria | #947 | 1 : 830 |
| United Kingdom | #1,064 | 1 : 493 |
| Albania | #46 | 1 : 66 |
| France | #2,102 | 1 : 1,552 |
| Singapore | #503 | 1 : 731 |
| Malaysia | #1,796 | 1 : 2,665 |
| Germany | #979 | 1 : 514 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Leonard from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Sir Charles Leonard Woolley was a British archaeologist best known for his excavations at Ur in Mesopotamia. He is recognized as one of the first "modern" archaeologists who excavated in a methodical way, keeping careful records, and using them to reconstruct ancient life and history. Woolley was knighted in 1935 for his contributions to the discipline of archaeology. He was married to the British archaeologist Katharine Woolley.
Find the ideal nickname for Leonard Woolley (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Leonard Woolley? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Leonard Woolley. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.