Names For Leo’s
These names are coming in hot this Leo season!
This zodiac sign is celebrated from July 23rd - August 22nd.
Leo’s are the kings and queens of the zodiacs. They are dominant commanders in every aspect of life. Their fiery and vivacious energy is magnetic. The fifth sign of the zodiac is truly an unforgettable one.
In proper Leo fashion let’s go big with this large list of shining names for your lion.
Leo’s Constellation
The Leo constellation is located in the Northern Hemisphere between Cancer the crab to the west and Virgo the maiden to the east. Leo is named after the Latin word for lion which represented the Nemean Lion killed by the mythical Greek hero Heracles, or Hercules to the Romans, meaning “Glory of Hera”. The Leo constellation, composed of 9 major stars and thirteen stars with planets, is notably visible in the month of April.
Regulus - Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation Leo and the 21st brightest star in the night sky. It appears at the base of the the star pattern creating a shape that resembles a backwards question mark. This pattern known as The Sickle, makes up the head and forequarters of the lion. Regulus is known by its astronomical name, Alpha Leonis. It is also known as the heart of the lion because of it’s placement.
Zosma - Zosma, also known as the Delta Leonis, is the pale yellow, blue, and violet triple star on the back hip of the lion. It is diagonal to Regulus in the Leo constellation. The name of the star Zosma was officially approved by the Working Group of Star Names organized by the International Astronomical Union in July 2016. The star was referred to as Duhr prior to this.
Shines As Bright As The Sun
Leo’s ruling planet is the sun. The suns energy represents Leo’s burst of energy of their soul purpose and it’s ego-fueled temperamental side. The ruler of the astrology kingdom, just like a Leo commands the attention when they enter the room, they radiate their energy regardless of their mood.
Anshula - Anshula is of Hindu origin meaning “glowing bright sunbeam”. Anshula Kapoor is the younger sister of Bollywood star Arjun Kapoor and daughter of Indian film producer Boney Kapoor.
Eilidh - Widely popular in Scotland, this name is considered to be the Gaelic version of the Greek name Helen, meaning “sun, radiant one”. After the Normans introduced the name into the British Isles, it later transformed into Aileen, and then once again into Evelyn. Eilidh is pronounced AY-lee.
Idalia - This Greek name meaning “behold the sun”. Idalia was the epithet of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, from the city of Idalion. A gorgeous name for the light of your life.
Meir - The original form of Meyer, Meir is a Hebrew name meaning “one who shines, giving light”.
Solana - Spanish originated name meaning “sunshine” is the birthname of American R&B singer SZA.
Sulwyn - Pronounced Seel-win, this gender neutral Welsh name means “Pentecost, Whitsunday” or “white Sunday”. Sunday is known as the day ruled by the sun.
Sunday - Speaking of Sunday, it’s the perfect name for your ray of sunshine. Country singer Keith Urban picked this name for his eldest daughter in 2008.
Roar Like A Lion
Just like the constellation Leo’s are represented by the lion. The lion symbolizes a Leo’s regal manner, leadership, and fearless ambition.
Dandelion - These yellow wildflower weeds transform into a round cluster of over 100 white tufted fluffed florets that disperse in the wind. It is a common tradition to pick Dandelion’s and make a wish as you blow the seed away. The name Dandelion comes from the French phrase dent-de-lion meaning “lion’s tooth”. They are edible in their entirety as their are rich with vitamins and nutrients. The yellow petals can be added into a salad and the leaves can be cooked similar to spinach.
Laith - Laith, also angelized as Leith, is of Arabic origin meaning “lion”. In Scottish Gaelic origin, the name originates from the village of Leslie in Aberdeenshire, which is derived from the Gaelic lios laith meaning grey, garden enclosure. Laith pairs elegantly with a gray lion themed nursery.
Othniel - An extremely rare biblical name from the Old Testament, the Book of Judges, meaning “lion strength of God”. Another lioness biblical inspired name is Daniel from the lions den.
Ruslan - Ruslan is the Russian variant of Turkish lion Aslan.
Torgny - This Old Norse name means “Thor’s Roar”. Just like a lions roar shakes the earths core your little Leo will shake up the world too. Torgny is also the name of a village in Wallonia, Belgium.
Just Like Fire
Alongside Aries and Sagittarius, Leo’s are fire signs. Warm hearted and hot tempered a Leo will burn down bridges of anyone who stands in their way.
Blaze -This fiery word name magnifies the flames of a Leo’s personality.
Loki - According to Norse mythology, Loki was rumored to be a fire god before being considered a shapeshifter and trickster god, however there has been a lot of debate about this.
Bloom In Color
Eye catching orange is the bold color associated with the Leo zodiac. It perfectly combines red and yellow, the two energies of the sun. Gold is another ruling color due to its luxurious high quality.
Clementine - This little orange embodies the warm colors of Leo’s personality. Meaning “merciful”. While this name may evoke the 1941 Bing Crosby hit, Clementine as a name is actually more common then you’d think. With 472 babies named Clementine last year it is a sweet choice for your darling daughter. Valencia’s are another type of orange that ties into the Leo’s strong personality.
Cressida - Just like zodiac Cancer is ruled by the color silver. Leo’s are ruled by the color gold. This golden name became a pop culture staple from The Hunger Games, and How to Train Your Dragon.
Helia - The female version of Greek sun god Helios is also apart of the Helianthus species, or sunflower family. It’s commonly believed sunflowers follow the sun but they actually always face east tracking the suns direction during the day. Another name meaning sunflower is Mirasol.
Millaray - Millaray is a golden flower name that is very rare in the U.S but is very on trend with other unique floral names like Anemone and Tiger Lily. It is also a perfect mashup name of Mila, Millie and Ray. Three very well known girl names.
Characteristics
Leo’s are noble leaders with a heart of gold. They are compassionate, confident and charismatic. They have high levels of energy making them the life of the party. They embrace their royal status loving to be in the spotlight.
Anika - Anika varies in meaning depending on origin. In Sanskrit it is derived from the word Aneek, meaning “fearless soldier”. In German it means “favored and gracious”. In Scandinavian it means “merciful”. In African it means “sweetness of face”. In Hebrew it originates from the name Hannah meaning “grace”.
Archie - Archie gained royal recognition in 2019 when Prince Harry’s son was welcomed into the world. The name jumped up over 200 spots after the little royal was born. Archie is also in the top 20 in Australia, England and Scotland.
Llewellyn - Leo’s take pride in their leadership skills and Llewellyn embodies that. It is a patriotic first name derived from Wales. A bold choice in the U.S.
Thaddeus - There is a duality between the zodiacs and medical astrology, where every astrology sign is associated with a specific organ system. This courageous sign is ruled by their heart of gold as they always wear their heart on their sleeve.
Wyatt - Leo’s face life head on without fear which makes Wyatt a battleworthy name. Meaning “brave in battle”, Wyatt was traditionally considered as a male name until 2014 when movie stars Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis welcomed their daughter named Wyatt Isabelle.
Zoticus - Leo’s are the life of the party and Zoticus is undoubtedly full of life. Leo’s sunny disposition is focused on the vitality of giving life. This lively was the name of several early saints.