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500+ Lion Names With Meanings for Your Pets

Lions are undoubtedly the most fearsome animals and are often associated with leadership and strength. The lion names often exhibit deeper meaning and add a persona to your pets. 

Names of lions not only refer to their majestic looks but also showcase their bravery, strength, and predatory nature.

Here are the 500+ lion names that would perfectly fit your pets and represent the ferocious nature of lions. 

Male Lion Names

Just like how hunting dog names represent their on-field task, the name of a lion should match their persona. The male lion names in this list perfectly represent their nature and physical appearance, so without further ado, let’s get into it. 

Female Lion Names

The name for lioness represents their elegance combined with their ferocious nature. They are considered the unsung protectors of the tribe; they raise their cubs and protect them from hyenas and leopards.

Here are some of the baddest names of a female lion:

Here is the complete list of lion names, classified into male and female. Moving further, we have assembled some names that mean lioness and lion.

Lion King Characters’ Names

Certain names are synonyms for lions. These names are commonly used among people, and giving your children the title of a lion defines his/her personality. 

Some popular names that mean lion or lioness are:

1. Abbas
2. Abaas
3. Aslan
4. Ariel
5. Ariah
6. Ariella
7. Arielle
8. Arik
9. Ari
10. Aryeh
11. Ander
12. Apollo
13. Asad
14. Aryell
15. Braylen
16. Babar
17. Baabarah
18. Basel
19. Benroy
20. Chephirah
21. Diata
22. Dhaigham
23. Dilashwari
24. Dilreet
25. Dillen
26. Emeteria
27. Faraal
28. Firaal
29. Griff
30. Gur
31. Guri
32. Guriel
33. Gurion
34. Ghazanfar
35. Gulsher
36. Haider
37. Hamza
38. Hafsa
39. Jocelyn
40. Kiara
41. Kasar
42. Kosey
43. Kraisee
44. Kefirra
45. Kesari
46. Leo
47. Leonidas 
48. Lionel
49. Leonardo
50. Leon
51. Leona
52. Leandro
53. Leonard
54. Lev
55. Lenny
56. Luana
57. Leander
58. Lonnie
59. Lenna
60. Levon
61. Lennie
62. Leontina
63. Leonie
64. Leone
65. Lyon
66. Loena
67. Lander
68. Leoma
69. Leandra
70. Lewellyn
71. Leonilda
72. Leonid
73. Leola
74. Lavi
75. Leondra
76. Leontine
77. Lew
78. Lionheart
79. Levo
80. Moyra
81. Napoleon
82. Osama
83. Othneil
84. Puma
85. Raslan
86. Liandra
87. Ruslan
88. Rasalas
89. Sherkhan
90. Simba
91. Sherdil
92. Shera
93. Tiaret
94. Levka
95. Tau
96. Zariel
97. Udaisingh

This is the complete list of names that symbolize the lion-like nature and are perfectly used as interchangeable terms with the lion. Moreover, we have a few more names left in our bag that are classified into more groups. 

Names for a Lion Inspired by Mythology 

There is always one mythological character in every book and religion that is directly associated with the lion. Whether it’s based on physical appearance or attributes, here are some characters based on lions.

These mythical names of lions perfectly align with their predatory nature. We have also segregated some cute names for cubs or younglings that fit their appearances.

Cute Lion Nicknames

Whether you are choosing gender-neutral names for your babies or cubs, one thing that stays consistent is the element of cuteness. Here are some of the cutest names for lion cubs or pets. 

1. Milo — Friendly
2. Lulu — Lovable
3. Bambi — Innocent
4. Toby — Sweet or approachable
5. Ginger — For reddish lion cubs
6. Buddy — Friend
7. Kiki — Fun name
8. Roxy — Lively name
9. Coco — Sweet 
10. Peanut —  Referring to the small size of cubs
11. Gigi — Playful
12. Puchki — Small girl
13. Teddy — Cuddly cub
14. Lolly — Charming
15. Munchkin — Small cub
16. Snuggles — Snuggling cubs
17. Bubbles — Referring to the chubbiness of cubs
18. Sprinkles — Sparkling appearances of cubs
19. Jellybean — Sweet
20. Huntress — Referring to the predatory nature of lions
21. Minnie — Little
22. Sonic — Speed and agility 
23. Mocha — Rich coat
24. Cleo — Short form of Cleopatra
25. Jasmine — Flower
26. Whiskers — Referring to whiskers of cub
27. Pudding — Soft and sweet        
28. Honey — Sweet
29. Sunny — Golden touch
30. Mitzy — Cute feminine name
31. Kitty — Small kitten
32. Purr — Referring to the purr of cats
33. Maggie — Pearl
34. Bonnie — Pretty child
35. Cookie — Sweet and crumbly
36. Toffee — Sweet 
37. Pea — Small and cute
38. Peaches — Soft
39. Petal — Delicate and soft
40. Dumpling — Small and chubby
41. Marshmello — Soft and sweet
42. Butter — Soft
43. Cotton candy — Sweet and fluffy
44. Penny  — Pearl
45. Gummy — Soft 
46. Orion — Referring to the star
47. Ruby — Precious stone
48. Lily — Flower
49. Addie — Adelaide
50. Nate — Nathaniel
51. Pebbles — Small
52. Sparky — Refers to small and fast
53. Laila — Beauty 
54. Berry — Soft, small, and sweet
55. Patchy — Referring to patches on cubs
56. Frosty — Soft and hairy
57. Silk — Soft and shiny
58. Pillow — Fluffy and soft
59. Truffle — Chocolate 
60. Jelly — Soft and jiggly
61. Macaron — Sweet
62. Saffron — Referring to the saffron color
63. Sassy — Depicting the nature of cunning cubs
64. Mews — Referring to sounds produced by cubs 
65. Tootsie — Sharp teeth of cubs
66. Pumpkin — Chubbiness of cubs
67. Milo — Merciful
68. Tiff — Short name for Tiffany
69. Munchy — Referring to the munching habits of cubs
70. Puddin — The Soft and playful nature of cubs
71. Pickles — Referring to a playful and cunning nature
72. Loki — Mischievous cubs
73. Skittles — Joyful nature 
74. Puck — Referring to mischievous behavior or trouble-making cubs
75. Bandit — One who steals other cubs’ food
76. Snow white — Refers to a cub that keeps her elegance
77. Yo-Yo — For that cub that never stays in one place
78. Popcorn — One who keeps jumping like popcorn
79. Dahia — Referring to the beauty of small cubs
80. Nibby — Wet cute nose of younglings
81. Fur ball — Small cute cubs filled with furry hair
82. Zig-Zag — One who keeps running and creates mischief
83. Striker — One who always dominates in playful fights with other cubs
84. Rufus — The Goofy nature of younglings
85. Pogo — Refers to a cub that jumps like a Pogo stick
86. Ninja — That one particular cub who attempts sneaky attacks
87. Lkaika — Brave one        
88. Pawy — One who uses a lot of paws during attacks
89. Zippy — Fast one
90. Weasley — Refers to the Harry Potter character who always pranks others
91. Squishy — Referring to the squishy and soft coats of cubs
92. Spooky — One who spooks other
93. Queenie — One who acts like a queen
94. Rocky — This name suits a cub that uses its paws a lot. Referring to the movie Rocky, where the protagonist is a boxer.
95. Dennis — Referring to Dennis the Menace
96. Bozo — Playful nature of cubs
97. Twitch — Referring to the quick movement of younglings
98. Blu — Beautiful eyes of cubs
99. Charm — For a cub that has quickly awed everyone
100. Melody — Referring to melodious purr 

Here is the wrap of the cutest lion names, and we are almost coming to the end of this list. Many of you must be wondering where those colloquial names that we hear quite often are.

Now, coming towards the last category, where we have jotted down lion names from pop-culture references. 

Pop-Culture Reference Lion Names 

Movies like The Lion King, Mufasa, Narnia, and Madagascar had renowned lion characters whose names got engraved in everyone’s hearts. Their performance and character left audiences in awe, and their names are commonly used for lions. 

Moreover, there are a few more movie and animated show characters whose names fit perfectly for the big cats or represent the nature of lions. We have jotted down some renowned names for lion-referencing pop culture.  

Final Verdict

Finally, we have wrapped up with the finest lion names that represent their ferociousness, courage, strength, and intelligence. These names hold the true testament of how lions are depicted. 

Names in the above list can also be given to your children and pets and as a nickname. We hope you have found the perfect nickname from this extensive list of 500+ lion names.

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Mariah Maddox

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