| Meaning | lion-like |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Leo-ni-das |
About Leonidas
Bold, powerful, unapologetically strong—Leonidas commands attention the moment it's spoken. This name doesn't whisper; it announces. For parents wanting their son to carry a name with gravitas and historical weight, Leonidas delivers magnificently. It's a name for a leader, a warrior, someone destined to make their mark on the world. The inherent strength doesn't come at the cost of sophistication; rather, Leonidas balances might with refinement. Nickname options abound—Leo offers accessibility while Leon provides a streamlined alternative—yet the full name itself is so magnificent it deserves to be used in its entirety. This isn't a choice for the faint of heart; it's a statement, a declaration, an embrace of grandeur. Leonidas says you're raising someone exceptional, someone who will stand tall and stand out. If you want a name that will never be overlooked, that carries both ancient honor and contemporary edge, Leonidas is your answer.
Nicknames for Leonidas
| Leo |
| Leon |
| Nidas |
Famous People Named Leonidas
| Leonidas I | King of Sparta and hero of the Battle of Thermopylae |
| Leonidas of Epirus | Greek philosopher and scholar |
| Leonidas Polk | Confederate general during the American Civil War |
| Leonidas Zegarra | Peruvian politician and diplomat |
| Leonidas Kavakos | Greek violinist and conductor |
| Leonidas Donskis | Lithuanian philosopher and politician |
| Leonidas Panagopoulos | Greek businessman and shipping tycoon |
| Leonidas Sabanis | Greek footballer |
| Leonidas Andrianopoulos | Greek footballer and Olympian |
| Leonidas Alaoglu | Greek-American mathematician |
| Leonidas Kestekides | Greek confectioner and founder of Leonidas Chocolates |
| Leonidas Drosis | Greek sculptor |
| Leonidas Balafas | Greek singer-songwriter |
| Leonidas Konstantakopoulos | Greek entrepreneur and media owner |
| Leonidas Aretakis | Greek wrestler and Olympian |
| Leonidas Theofilakis | Greek basketball player |
| Leonidas Koudounias | Greek journalist and writer |
| Leonidas Panopoulos | Greek footballer |
| Leonidas Tatarakis | Greek poet and playwright |
| Leonidas Panayi | Greek-Cypriot footballer |
Characters Named Leonidas
| Leonidas Sparta | Character in the film "300" |
| Leonidas "Leo" Valdez | Character in the "Heroes of Olympus" book series |
| Leonidas Stark | Character in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" book series |
| Leonidas Van Rook | Character in the animated series "The Secret Saturdays" |
| Leonidas | Character in the video game "Assassin's Creed - Odyssey" |
| Leonidas Pussycat | Character in the animated film "Top Cat" |
| Leonidas Leo | Character in the animated series "Kim Possible" |
| Leonidas "Leo" Wyatt | Character in the TV series "Charmed" |
| Leonidas Payne | Character in the film "The Purge" |
| Leonidas Peck | Character in the animated series "Sheriff Callie's Wild West" |
| Leonidas Lobster | Character in the animated series "SpongeBob SquarePants" |
| Leonidas Vargas | Character in the video game "Red Dead Redemption" |
| Leonidas Ikaros | Character in the video game "God of War" |
| Leonidas Bagatzounis | Character in the film "Little Greek Godfather" |
| Leonidas Son of Sparta | Character in the video game "Spartan - Total Warrior" |
| Leonidas Johnson | Character in the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Leonidas Mimms | Character in the film "Bamboozled" |
| Leonidas Malakos | Character in the film "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" |
| Leonidas Jackson | Character in the book series "The Kane Chronicles" |
| Leonidas "Leo" Fitz | Character in the TV series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D" |