| Meaning | glory of the father |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 9 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | Cle-o-pa-tra |
About Cleopatra
Dramatic, powerful, and utterly unforgettable—Cleopatra makes an unmistakable statement. This name carries millennia of history and legendary association, instantly evoking images of intelligence, beauty, and formidable leadership. Choosing Cleopatra demonstrates confidence and ambition, suggesting parents who want their daughter to embrace her full potential without apology. The name's length and classical grandeur might seem daunting initially, but consider the magnificent nickname options: Cleo, Clea, Patty, or even Leo. These provide everyday accessibility while preserving the option for full-name majesty on special occasions. Cleopatra flows with theatrical elegance, its four syllables creating rhythmic sophistication that commands attention. While certainly bold, it's far from unprecedented—literary and historical significance make it recognizable worldwide. The name suits parents who view naming as an act of empowerment, who want their daughter to inherit symbolic strength from her very identity. It works surprisingly well across various surnames and pairs beautifully with simpler middle names that provide balance. For families unafraid of standing out, who embrace rather than shy from attention, Cleopatra offers unparalleled grandeur and the promise of a daughter who owns every room she enters.
Names Similar to Cleopatra
| Catherine |
| Caroline |
| Christina |
| Charlotte |
| Cassandra |
| Camille |
| Claire |
| Celeste |
| Chelsea |
| Cynthia |
Nicknames for Cleopatra
| Cleo |
| Patra |
| Patty |
| Cece |
Famous People Named Cleopatra
| Cleopatra VII | Last active pharaoh of Ancient Egypt |
| Cleopatra Selene II | Daughter of Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony |
| Cleopatra Thea | Sister of Cleopatra VII and wife of various rulers |
| Cleopatra Stratan | Moldovan singer |
| Cleopatra Abdou Kamal | Egyptian lawyer and politician |
| Cleopatra of Jerusalem | Ruler of Jerusalem in the 1st century BC |
| Cleopatra Djapri | Indonesian weightlifter |
| Cleopatra of Macedon | Wife of Alexander the Great |
| Cleopatra Diane de Merode | French-Belgian dancer and artist's model |
| Cleopatra Kivuttan | Kenyan long-distance runner |
| Cleopatra Vaughns | American basketball player |
| Cleopatra Gudule | Legendary figure in French folklore |
| Cleopatra E. Pendleton | American anti-violence advocate |
| Cleopatra Coleman | Australian actress |
| Cleopatra of Pontus | Ruler of Pontus and sister of Mithridates VI |
| Cleopatra de Jong | Dutch actress and singer |
| Cleopatra Duesbury | English author |
Characters Named Cleopatra
| Cleopatra "Cleo" Sertori | Character from the TV show "H2O - Just Add Water" |
| Cleopatra McQueen | Character from the TV show "Hollyoaks" |
| Cleopatra in Space | Protagonist of a graphic novel series by Mike Maihack |
| Cleopatra Pitman | Character from the novel "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay" |
| Cleopatra Jones | Title character of the Blaxploitation film series |
| Cleopatra "Cleo" Babylon | Character from the comic series "The Sandman" |
| Cleopatra "Cleo" Regina | Character from the anime "ClassicaLoid" |
| Cleopatra "Cleo" de Nile | Character from the Monster High doll franchise |
| Cleopatra "Cleo" Claw | Character from the web series "Monster High - Adventures of the Ghoul Squad" |
| Cleopatra "Cleo" Carter | Character from the TV show "End of the Fing World" |
| Cleopatra "Cleo" Patrick | Character from the animated series "Clifford the Big Red Dog" |
| Cleopatra "Cleo" Finch | Character from the novel "The Turn of the Key" by Ruth Ware |
| Cleopatra "Cleo" Demetriou | Character from the TV show "So Awkward" |
| Cleopatra "Cleo" Baxter | Character from the TV show "The Ghosts of Motley Hall" |
| Cleopatra "Cleo" Smith | Character from the TV show "Doctor Who" |
| Cleopatra "Cleo" Theodorou | Character from the reality TV show "Love Island" |
| Cleopatra "Cleo" Sims | Character from the video game "The Sims" |