Meaning: Heir; descendant
The story
Leif continues the Norse Leifr, associated with an heir or descendant. Explorer Leif Eriksson gives it a substantial historical connection across the North Atlantic.
Spellings & variants
- Leiv
- Leifur
- Lief
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Leif comes from Old Norse.
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