25+ Unique Lion Names For Naming A Lion – With Meanings

Lions are definitely one of the strongest cat species on Earth. They usually live in groups (also called ‘pride’) which can consist of up to 30 lions, lionesses, and cubs. They are special wild animals and that is why we came up with this list of over 25 unique lion names that you should consider for your pet. These lion names have meanings too!

Unique Lion Names	Meanings/References
Kiara	One of the main characters in Disney’s the Lion King.
King	Because the lion is the king of the jungle.
Puma	Another kind of big cat that can be used as a name
Apollo	Name of one of the Greek gods.
Lexie	Lexie the Lion is an adorable moniker
Namibia	Name of a country in Africa.
Chephirah	This word means lion.
Cubby	Because a lion has cubs.
Bathsheba	Awesome name for a lion.
Romeo	From Romeo and Juliet
Boots	This is an adorable name for a cub.
Hunter	Lions are known for being exceptionally good hunters.
Armani	This is another African name. It also happens to be the name of a major.
Ahadi	A character in the Lion King.
Vitani	Another Lion King name.
Aaliyah	A pretty name for a lion.
Kazi	A hip-sounding name that is African in origin.
Surabi	A character in the Lion King film.
Nessie	This is a nickname based on ‘lioness’.
Snickers	Another great name for a lion who reminds you of a chocolate bar.
Sprinkles	A kitten name that was stolen for baby lions.
Sudan	This is a country in Africa, but it would also be a great name for a lion.
Jake	A fun traditional name
Leo	Leo is the zodiac sign that is represented by the magnificent lion.
Ari	An adorable name that is said to mean lion.
Nala	Simba’s girlfriend in the first Lion King movie.
Namib	A cool-sounding African name.
Abbas	A beautiful sounding name that is actually said to mean lion.

Aside from unique lion names, you can create a funny, cute, or even a normal lion name from our lion name generator which gives the best name based on gender.