LEONID  

Gender: M
Origin: Russian
Meaning: "son of a lion"

This form got noticed as the first name of Russian president Brezhnev; it's unlikely to join the pride of lion-related names here.

Nicknames & Variations:
Lyeka, Lyenya

Leonid is being discussed in our message boards:

• BABY NAME GAME - lots of kids, lots of questions!
• big family game!
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia
• My Triplets
• International favorites

Read Nameberry blog posts about Leonid:

• RUSSIAN BOYS' NAMES
• LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY!