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Fierce Names That Mean Lion

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.

Idalia

Meaning: behold the sun

Origin:Greek
380
Leona

Meaning: lioness

Origin:Latin
551
Amandla

Meaning: power

Origin:Zulu and Xhosa
6517
Cub The meaning of Cub is 'young person or anima...
Origin:English word name
3174
Smith

Meaning: blacksmith

Origin:English occupational name
1131
Leandro Leandro is a name that has its roots from th...
Origin:Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian variation of Leander
601
Luan

Meaning: moon

Origin:Portuguese
365
Damian

Meaning: to tame, subdue

Origin:Greek
245
Stavros

Meaning: cross

Origin:Greek
2720
Sumner

Meaning: summoner

Origin:English occupational name
3312
Sylvester

Meaning: wood, forest

Origin:Latin
974
Rafiq

Meaning: friend, companion, gentle, kind

Origin:Arabic
2524
Simba

Meaning: lion; strength

Origin:Swahili or Shona
1743
Charles

Meaning: man, free man

Origin:French from German
290
Tully

Meaning: flood, peaceful, or hill

Origin:Irish
850
Cliona

Meaning: shapely

Origin:Irish
2802
Leith

Meaning: wet

Origin:Scottish river name
2081
Nanala

Meaning: sunflower

Origin:Hawaiian
3524
Leontine

Meaning: lion

Origin:French female form of Leontios, Greek
1869
Darva

Meaning: honeybee

Origin:Slavic
5976