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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.

Timon

Meaning: reward, honor

Origin:Greek
2136
Thurston

Meaning: Thor's stone

Origin:Scandinavian
2757
Leonid

Meaning: lion

Origin:Russian, variation of Leonidas "lion"
2272
Deucalion

Meaning: sweet sailor

Origin:Greek
3641
Pygmalion Pygmalion is an interesting name that will a...
Origin:Greek
4751
Pegasus

Meaning: from a water spring

Origin:Greek mythology and animal name
6051
Turner

Meaning: works with a lathe

Origin:English
1510
Walden

Meaning: valley of the Welsh

Origin:English
1141
Eureka

Meaning: I have found [it]

Origin:Greek
3769
Galatea

Meaning: she who is milk-white

Origin:Greek
1556
Mufasa

Meaning: king

Origin:African
770
Dev

Meaning: god

Origin:Sanskrit
1507
Jabez

Meaning: borne in pain

Origin:Hebrew
889
Leonel Leonel is a name that is generally chosen by...
Origin:Variation of Lionel
2985
Origin:Modern invented name
11913
Safari

Meaning: journey

Origin:African word name from Swahili
6064
Safari

Meaning: journey

Origin:African word name from Swahili
8964
Loew

Meaning: lion

Origin:German
6960
Origin:Arabic place name
2292
Zira

Meaning: moonlight

Origin:Berber, Tamazight
944