Leontios

When you hear the masculine name Leontios, you may also hear echoes of a certain animal’s roar. With Greek origins, Leontios is a title once carried by saints, martyrs, and a Byzantine emperor. It derives from leon, a Greek element meaning “lion.” When it’s time for your tiny tot to learn their animal names, don’t be surprised if they have a favorite! Some sources link Leontios to leontos, a phrase that means “of a lion” or “like a lion,” perhaps suggesting that your new addition will become as brave and fierce as the creature their name honors.