Leanne

Meaning of Leanne

Leanne is a feminine name with English origin. It is pronounced as "lee-AN" in both American and British English. The name has variations such as Lianne. Leanne has been a popular choice for baby girls in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 2500 names over the past few years. In recent years, it has been given to around 70-120 newborns annually. The popularity of the name peaked in the 1990s when it reached its highest rank at 457 in 1989. Leanne carries a sweet and timeless charm that parents often find appealing when naming their daughters.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as lee-AN (/liːˈæn/)

British English

  • Pronunced as lee-AN (/liːˈan/)

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Notable People Named Leanne

Leanne Betasamosake Simpson is a Mississauga Nishnaabeg writer, musician, and academic known for her involvement in Idle No More protests and her work at the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning.
Leanne Ratcliffe, also known as Freelee The BananaGirl, is an Australian YouTube personality, vegan activist, speaker, and author with a popular channel focused on diet, exercise, and lifestyle.
Leanne Armand was an Australian professor of marine science known for her expertise in diatom identification and her contributions to understanding past Southern Ocean dynamics.
Leanne Pittsford is an American entrepreneur known for founding Lesbians Who Tech, a community supporting queer women and their allies in the technology industry.
Leanne Van Dyk is an American theologian and educator known for her work in atonement theology and as the president of Columbia Theological Seminary.
Leanne Kelly Champ is a former English football player and coach known for her tough-tackling style and experience playing for various clubs, as well as representing England at both youth and senior levels.
Leanne Banks is an American writer known for penning over 60 romance novels since 1991.
Leanne Frahm is an Australian writer known for her speculative short fiction.
Leanne Ferrier is an Australian race car driver who has competed in Formula Ford, Formula 3, and the Supercars Championship.
Leanne Shapton is a Canadian artist and graphic novelist known for her work "Important Artifacts and Personal Property From the Collection of Lenore Doolan and Harold Morris," which has been optioned for a film featuring Brad Pitt and Natalie Portman.
Leanne Kemp is an Australian tech entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Everledger, as well as the former Queensland Chief Entrepreneur.
Leanne Krueger is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 161, serving since 2015.
Leanne Moore won the 2008 series of You're a Star on Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ).
Leanne Smith is a renowned World Cup alpine ski racer from the United States, known for her expertise in speed events.
Leanne Best is an English actress who trained at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and currently resides in southwest London.
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