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Origin: Scandinavian

Meaning: Heir; Loved

Lief is a Scandinavian boy’s name that is a great choice for the newest little love in your life. Meaning both “heir” and “ loved,” this name is a respelling of the name Leif. In Norse mythology, Leif Erikson, Viking and explorer, was the first European to arrive in North America—around 500 years prior to Christopher Columbus. Your little Lief is sure to follow in this tradition, exploring the world, and becoming all they can be in the process!