Leoline

French
"lion"

Leoline Origin and Meaning

The name Leoline is a girl's name.

Leoline is a delicate feminine name with Latin and French roots, derived from Leo meaning "lion." This uncommon name combines strength with elegance, adding the feminine suffix to create a distinctive variation on the more familiar Leo or Leona. Historically, Leoline has appeared occasionally in literature and poetry, giving it a somewhat romantic, literary quality. The name conveys qualities of courage and nobility associated with lions while maintaining a soft, melodious sound. Extremely rare in modern usage, Leoline offers parents an opportunity to choose a name with classical origins and symbolic meaning that stands apart from popular trends while still being pronounceable and elegant.

Famous People Named Leoline

  • Sir Leoline Jenkins
    17th,century Welsh politician

The name Leoline in Pop Culture

  • Sir Leoline
    Baron of Langdale Hall, father of Christabel in Coleridge's poem 'Christabel' (1797,1801)