Lionel

proper nouncommon in dialogue

//ˈlaɪənl//

A male given name from Latin of mostly British usage.

proper noun

1
A male given name from Latin of mostly British usage.
, Scene IV His grandfather was Lionel, Duke of Clarence, Third son to the third Edward, King of England. Spring crestless yeomen from so deep a root?
"Yes. You see, I was born under the sign of Leo, though it's not my real name." "What is your real name?" I saw Marcus looking at me, but I couldn't refuse to tell her. "It's Lionel. But don't tell anyone." "Why not?" "Because it's rather a fancy name."
2
A village in Ness, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NB5363). From Scottish Gaelic.

Etymology

A Middle English diminutive of French Léon, Latin Leo (“lion”), or of the Middle English nickname Lion + -el (diminutive suffix).

lion · A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly…Lion · The constellation and zodiacal sign Leo.lionel · lion cub

Lionel · A male given name from Latin of mostly British usage.

Lions · The Sri Lanka national cricket team.lip · Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of…lips · To kiss (passionately), to smooch.

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