| Meaning | gracious, merciful |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Le-ann |
About Leann
Leann embodies understated elegance and timeless appeal. This name quietly impresses rather than loudly announces, carrying a gentle sophistication that never goes out of style. Leann feels wholesome and dependable while maintaining enough character to avoid blandness. It's the naming equivalent of a classic wardrobe piece—always appropriate, always lovely, endlessly versatile. The name has Southern charm without being exclusively regional, working beautifully across different geographic and cultural contexts. Leann suggests someone grounded and genuine, approachable yet accomplished. It's short enough to be practical but substantial enough to stand on its own without feeling incomplete. The name pairs wonderfully with both traditional and modern middle names, creating harmonious combinations regardless of your stylistic preferences. Leann has weathered changing naming trends without becoming dated, a testament to its fundamental appeal. Parents choosing Leann often value authenticity over flashiness, preferring names with quiet strength rather than attention-seeking qualities that might feel dated within a generation.
Nicknames for Leann
| Lee |
| Leah |
| Annie |
| Ann |
| Lei |
Famous People Named Leann
| LeAnn Rimes | American singer |
| LeAnn Nealz | Fashion designer |
| LeAnn Birch | Childhood development researcher |
| LeAnn Anderson | Country music artist |
| LeAnn Atherton | Australian actress |
| LeAnn Erikson | Professional golfer |
| LeAnn Edmonds Horton | Artist |
| LeAnn Lobdell | American football player |
| LeAnn Golembiewski | Voice actress |
| LeAnn Frazier | Television producer |
| LeAnn Snyder | Writer |
| LeAnn Thieman | Nurse and author |
| LeAnn White | News anchor |
| LeAnn Polensky | Film producer |
| LeAnn Smith | Basketball player |
| LeAnn Hunley | Soap opera actress |
| LeAnn Crosby | Activist |
| LeAnn Hester | First woman to receive Silver Star since World War II |
| LeAnn Neal Reilly | Screenwriter and producer |
Characters Named Leann
| Leann Harvey | Character in "House of Cards" |
| Leann Britton | Character in "Friday Night Lights" |
| Leann De La Vega | Character in "Desperate Housewives" |
| Leann Forrester | Character in "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Leann Pomlett | Character in "The Bill" |
| Leann Ratner | Character in "ER" |
| Leann Sharpe | Character in "Coronation Street" |
| Leann Donovan | Character in "Hollyoaks" |
| Leann Lovejoy | Character in "Neighbours" |
| Leann Rimes | Character in "Curb Your Enthusiasm" |