Names That Mean Lion
- Endelyn
Origin:
CornishDescription:
Cornish form of Endellion
- Endelienta
Origin:
CornishDescription:
Saint Endelienta is the woman whose name became Endellion, of David Cameron fame. Endelienta was the daughter of a king and reputed to be the god-daughter of King Arthur. Her feast day is 29 April, making this name an interesting choice for a daughter born on that day.
- Guri
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my lion cub"Description:
When considering the playground years, might be too close to gory.
- Safari
Origin:
African word name from SwahiliMeaning:
"journey"Description:
In Africa, Safari is often used a name for a baby born during a journey. Americans and more likely to think of riding in Jeeps, taking photos of giraffes, lions, and the like. Nevertheless, Safari is an intriguing name, although one best reserved for the middle.
- Nantale
Origin:
UgandanMeaning:
"clan totem is a lion"Description:
Sounding like a cross between Nancy and Natalie, Nantale might have potential as same-but-different African-to-American crossover.
- Leontel
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
The etymology of Leontel is unclear, though it could be seen as a variation of Lionel. It has rarely been used anywhere, though it does have more French connections than anything. While the nickname Leon might seem a little dated, Leo is right on trend.