| Meaning | lion-like, lion's strength |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Le-o-nid |
About Leonid
Leonid is a strong and timeless name with Greek origins, making it a unique choice for your baby boy. The name carries a powerful meaning, as it translates to "son of the lion" or "lion-hearted." Just like the mighty lion, Leonid suggests bravery, strength, and courage, qualities that can inspire your child as he grows.
This name has a rich history, with notable individuals like Leonid Brezhnev, a former leader of the Soviet Union, bearing the name. Its variations, such as Leonidas and Leo, offer versatility and a range of nickname options.
If you're seeking a name that stands out and carries a sense of regal nobility, Leonid might be the perfect choice for your little one. It's a name that resonates with both history and strength, ensuring your son carries a name of significance throughout his life.
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" |