Leonides is a spelling of Leonidas — from Greek leon, 'lion', plus the patronymic -idas, 'son of' — 'lion-like; son of the lion'. Borne by the heroic Spartan king Leonidas, who died defending the pass of Thermopylae against Persia with his famous 300 (and by an early saint). A strong, heroic, classic name (popular in Latina families; said 'lee-AH-nə-deez'; nickname Leo).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Greek families. Rare, lion-like at the root, and heroic.

Did you know? Leonidas means 'lion-like; son of the lion' (Greek leon, 'lion') — the heroic Spartan king who held Thermopylae with his 300 — Leonides is a spelling, strong and heroic (said 'lee-AH-nə-deez').

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Behind the Name — Leonidas — root etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

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What does the name Leonides mean?

Leonides spells Leonidas — Greek 'lion-like; son of the lion'.

How do you pronounce Leonides?

It's said lee-AH-nə-deez /liˈɑ.nə.diz/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Leonides a boy or girl name?

Leonides is a boy's name.

How popular is Leonides?

Leonides is a rare name in the U.S.