| Meaning | lion-like, lion's strength |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Le-o-nid |
About Leonid
Leonid commands attention with its regal bearing and powerful sound structure. This name resonates with historical significance, having been borne by notable figures across various fields, from science to the arts. The leonine connection brings connotations of strength, courage, and leadership—qualities many parents hope to instill in their sons. Leonid strikes an interesting balance between the familiar and the exotic; while not commonly heard in English-speaking countries, it remains accessible and pronounceable. The name's three syllables create a substantial presence without becoming cumbersome. For families with Eastern European heritage, Leonid offers a meaningful connection to cultural roots, though its appeal extends well beyond any single tradition. The name possesses a gravitas that suggests intelligence and capability, characteristics that translate well across academic and professional settings. Leonid represents a distinguished choice for parents seeking a name with both substance and style.
Nicknames for Leonid
| Leo |
| Leon |
| Nid |
| Lonnie |
Famous People Named Leonid
| Leonid Brezhnev | Former General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union |
| Leonid Pasternak | Russian painter and father of the famous poet Boris Pasternak |
| Leonid Kuchma | Former President of Ukraine |
| Leonid Kravchuk | First President of Ukraine |
| Leonid Shamkovich | Soviet and American chess grandmaster |
| Leonid Andreyev | Russian playwright and short-story writer |
| Leonid Stein | Renowned Soviet chess grandmaster |
| Leonid Kantorovich | Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences |
| Leonid Meteor Shower | An annual meteor shower named after the constellation Leo |
| Leonid Govorov | Soviet military commander during World War II |
| Leonid Gaidai | Famous Soviet film director |
| Leonid Chernovetskyi | Former Mayor of Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Leonid Tishkov | Russian contemporary artist |
| Leonid Stadnyk | Ukrainian who held the title of the world's tallest living person |
| Leonid Slutsky | Russian football manager and former player |
| Leonid Hurwicz | Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences |
| Leonid Yengibarov | Soviet and Armenian actor and clown |
Characters Named Leonid
| Leonid Vitaliyevich Brezhnev | Character in the film "Forrest Gump" |
| Leonid Luka | Character in the book series "The Inheritance Cycle" by Christopher Paolini |
| Leonid Alexandrovich Krasnov | Character in the novel "Doctor Zhivago" by Boris Pasternak |
| Leonid Plekhanov | Character in the TV series "The West Wing" |
| Leonid 'Leo' Starke | Character in the video game "Call of Duty - Black Ops Cold War" |
| Leonid Pavel | Character in the film "Inception" |
| Leonid Brezhnev | Character in the film "Back to the Future Part II" |
| Leonid Borissovich Dubrow | Character in the TV series "NCIS" |
| Leonid Vyacheslavovich Rogozhin | Character in the book "The Idiot" by Fyodor Dostoevsky |
| Leonid Kravchenko | Character in the video game "S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - Shadow of Chernobyl" |
| Leonid Volkov | Character in the TV series "The Americans" |