The nameLéonide
Léonide is an old name, given in France mostly to girls in the early 20th century.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
It comes from the Greek Leônidas, "son of the lion".
Origin
Greek. Leonidas is the king of Sparta who died at Thermopylae.
History
Léonide peaked in France around 1900 and was given until the 1920s. Boys bore it too. It is no longer given.
Popularity of the name Léonide
Léonide in France
1901peak year (60 births)
1,545babies named Léonide in France since 1900
Léonide was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 465 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Léonide. Half of all babies named Léonide in France were born before 1918, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Léonide in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Léonide mean?
It comes from the Greek Leônidas, "son of the lion".
What is the origin of the name Léonide?
Greek. Leonidas is the king of Sparta who died at Thermopylae.
Is Léonide a girl's or a boy's name?
Léonide is a girl's name.