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Fierce Names That Mean Lion



by Pamela Redmond

Baby names meaning lion are among the most appealing of all the trendy new names with animal meanings. The reason has everything to do with the lion's majesty and ferocity as king of the beasts.

Names with lion meanings are particularly appropriate for babies born under the sign of Leo, which runs from late July until late August. Leonine names might also fit a child with tawny golden skin or hair, or one who simply has a loud roar!

The names on this list may literally mean lion, like Lionel, or may relate to famous lions such as Nala, or might have a more figurative relationship with lions, such as Daniel who in the bible entered the lion's den.

If you're looking for a name with a lion-related meaning for your baby boy or baby girl, this list includes a wide-ranging selection.

Lilith

Meaning: ghost, night monster

Origin:Assyrian, Sumerian
58
Lavinia The name Lavinia is of Latin origin. The mea...
Origin:Latin, from ancient place name Lavinium
185
Eliza

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Hebrew
62
Elsa

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:German diminutive of Elisabeth
204
Daniel

Meaning: God is my judge

Origin:Hebrew
150
Ellis

Meaning: benevolent

Origin:English surname derived from Elijah or Elias or Welsh
56
Leonie

Meaning: lion

Origin:Latin
429
Leocadia

Meaning: splendid brightness

Origin:Spanish
1931
Celia

Meaning: heavenly

Origin:Latin
198
Miles

Meaning: soldier or merciful

Origin:English form of Milo
24
Leo

Meaning: lion

Origin:Latin
48
Marco

Meaning: warlike

Origin:Italian and Spanish form of Mark
281
Laith

Meaning: lion or wet

Origin:Arabic, Scottish
243
Hamza

Meaning: lion or strong

Origin:Arabic
376
Lev

Meaning: heart; lion

Origin:Hebrew, Russian
188
Leon

Meaning: lion

Origin:Greek variation of Leo
262
Leonidas

Meaning: lion

Origin:Greek
532
Griffin

Meaning: strong lord

Origin:Welsh, variation of Griffith
202
Ariel

Meaning: lion of God

Origin:Hebrew
841
Sunny According to its English origin, the meaning...
Origin:Nickname name
904