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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.

Aslan

Meaning: lion

Origin:Turkish
495
Origin:Place name
8543
Consuelo

Meaning: she who brings consolation

Origin:Spanish from Latin
2340
Nala Nala is a popular multicultural name that is...
Origin:African, meaning unknown
811
Omarosa The meaning of Omarosa is 'my precious and b...
Origin:Reality-TV name
9469
Endelienta Endelienta's name was derived from the reput...
Origin:Cornish
13188
Berengaria

Meaning: bear spear

Origin:Latin
5145
Venn

Meaning: fair

Origin:English
2723
Dhani

Meaning: rich

Origin:Hindi
1848
Cliodhna

Meaning: shapely

Origin:Irish
2029
Llio The name originated in Old French and Welsh....
Origin:Welsh, originally a diminutive of Gwenllian
3677
Sarabi

Meaning: mirage

Origin:African, Swahili
5284
Thurstan

Meaning: Thor's stone

Origin:Scandinavian, variation of Thurston
5600
Milian Milian is considered a masculine name of Spa...
Origin:Surname name
5860
Leontios

Meaning: lion

Origin:Greek
6026
Endelyn Endelyn is a popular name usually given to b...
Origin:Cornish
6438
Lambert

Meaning: land brilliant

Origin:French and German
2674
Loewe

Meaning: low or lion

Origin:English and German surname name
2633
Llywelyn The meaning of Llewellyn is ‘leader’ and it ...
Origin:Welsh, 'leader's image'
2891
Maximiliano

Meaning: greatest

Origin:Spanish
3060