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Origin: French

Meaning: Lion

As handsome as it is nerdy, Lyonel shines as a masculine name for the brave cub carrying the heart of a lion. A form of French Lionel, Lyonel is an ancestor of the Greek names Leonidas and Leontius, from leon, meaning “lion.” Considered the “king of beasts,” the lion symbolizes nobility, valor, and royalty. What better way to kick-start baby’s big adventure with a roar than with lofty Lyonel?