Lionel

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name in French means 'young lion' or 'little lion'
Pronunciation
LIE-nəl(English)
LIE-ə-nəl(English)
LYAW-NEHL(French)
lee-uh-nel
Popularity
Lionel is a popular name in many countries. In the United States, it is ranked at #448 in popularity according to the Social Security Administration. In France, it is ranked at #63, and in Canada, it is ranked at #169. The popularity of the name has been increasing steadily over the years, particularly in English-speaking countries.

cartoon of the name Lionel
Cartoon of Lionel

Lionel Name meanings & History

The name in French means 'young lion' or 'little lion'. French diminutive of Léon. It appears in Arthurian legend in the 13th-century Lancelot-Grail Cycle, belonging to a knight who was the brother of Sir Bors. A notable modern bearer is the Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi (1987-). Lionel is commonly used as a first name for baby boys, and it can be found in diverse cultures and regions of the world. The name is particularly popular in France and English-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Lionel: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lionel:

L: Lovely,Languid,Luscious,Lazy,Lover,Legal,Liaison

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsolete,Obsessive

N: Nagging,Neurosis,Neat,Nice,Nervous,Nutrition,Nitpicking

E: Expressive,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Entertain,Enliven,Environment

Lionel is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Lionel Messi (Argentine football player), Lionel Richie (American singer), Lionel Jospin (former French Prime Minister), Lionel Barrymore (American actor)

2.) Lionel (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) lion cub. See also Leonel.

Other Forms: Lional, Lionall, Lionell, Lionello, Lynel, Lynell, Lyonal, Lyonall, Lyonel, Lyonell, Lyonello


3.) LIONEL (Male)

Usage: African-American

Meanings: Transferred use of the English surname derived from lion (lion) and the French diminutive suffix -el: hence, “little lion.” Var: Lionell, Lionnel, Lyonell. (LI-onel)


4.) Lionel (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) fierce

Other Forms: Li, Lion, Lionell, Lye, Lyon, Lyonel, Lyonell


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