Lionel
BoyOrigin: Latin · French
Meaning
“young lion”
Cultural Notes
Lionel is a French diminutive of Leon meaning little lion; it was borne by a son of King Edward III and remains a distinguished name across the English-speaking world.
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Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1920s
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Famous People Named Lionel
- Lionel Messi, Lionel Richie, Lionel Barrymore
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