Lear, as in the case of Shakespeare's King Lear is based on Leir, the name of an ancient king of Britain who may have given his name to Leicester in English (from Old English Legra, of unknown meaning).Lear
I absolutely love this name for a boy! It's a short, yet strong and unique name. I have never met a man named Lear before. It also reminds me of Shakespeare. (I read a lot).
Lear, as in the case of Shakespeare's King Lear is based on Leir, the name of an ancient king of Britain who may have given his name to Leicester in English (from Old English Legra, of unknown meaning).