Origin and Meaning of Lionel

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Lionel

Greek

Meaning of Lionel

The name Lionel is a pet form of Léon.

Famous bearers

Sir Lionel was the younger son of King Bors of Gaunnes (or Gaul) and brother of Bors the Younger in Arthurian legend. Like all his family, Lionel became a Knight of the Round Table.

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