Having a lion as a pet might sound crazy, but people actually buy the idea. Lions are known to be the king of the jungle, i.e. they are higher than every other animal.
Lions are always filled with pride; I mean, if you are the king of the jungle, I expect you to have some atoms of pride in you. Having a lion as a pet commands bravery, not everyone can pull them.
Most lion pet owners are found in Saudi Arabia, if you’ve got one as a pet and you need a name for your pet lion, then this article is for you.
I have handpicked 300+ lion names just for you; these names are sectioned based on your preference, so you would never go wrong when picking these names.
When you finally pick your lion pet name, comment below which name you picked, and let’s see who got the cutest name ever. Let go!
Lion Names
The below names are on a neutral ground, i.e. these names can be used by anyone, suitable for any gender.
- Simba
- Aslan
- Leo
- Mufasa
- Nala
- Scar
- Zira
- Sarabi
- Kovu
- Ahadi
- Shenzi
- Rafiki
- Kiara
- Kion
- Tawny
- Amani
- Kopa
- Maalum
- Sekou
- Mara
- Shaba
- Amra
- Bakari
- Sable
- Zuri
- Kaya
- Jabari
- Penda
- Zuberi
- Razi
Lion Nicknames
So, apparently, you have gotten a name for your lion pet, and you are in search of a nickname for your pet lion, this section is for you. Here are 30 unique nicknames just for you.
- King
- Mane
- Roary
- Big Cat
- Golden Paws
- Pride Leader
- Flame
- Tawny Prince
- Regal Mane
- Majesty
- Shadow
- Claw
- Boldheart
- Sun King
- Ember
- Cubby
- Alpha
- Tawny
- Roar-Roar
- Firemane
- Stripes (ironic!)
- Tawny Tail
- Stormy
- Golden Eye
- Sunfire
- Thunder
- Wildheart
- Desert Flame
- Alpha Claw
- Royal Prowler
Male Lion Names
The most sought-after pet lion, the male lion, commands pride, agility, strength and confidence. Getting a male lion could actually boost your confidence, here are 30 male lion names for you.
- Amari
- Blaze
- Cairo
- Dakarai
- Ekon
- Furaha
- Gahiji
- Haru
- Imani
- Jabali
- Kafara
- Luken
- Maximus
- Nero
- Okello
- Pharaoh
- Rajah
- Sekai
- Taye
- Umari
- Victor
- Wekesa
- Xander
- Yuri
- Zaki
- Apollo
- Thor
- Zion
- Atlas
- Magnus
Male African Lion Names
As an African person who has a pet lion lion, you probably need an African name for your pet. The names below are inspired by African culture, I have also added the meanings beside them. Pick an African name today for your pet lion!
- Akono (Leader)
- Baruti (Teacher)
- Chane (Dependable)
- Enzi (Power)
- Fumo (Chief)
- Gero (Hero)
- Hassian (Protector)
- Idir (Alive)
- Jengo (Building)
- Katlego (Success)
- Lebo (Grateful)
- Marjani (Precious)
- Nuru (Light)
- Omari (Flourishing)
- Paki (Witness)
- Razi (Secret)
- Sanura (Kitten)
- Tafari (Fearless)
- Udo (Peace)
- Vusa (Awaken)
- Wekesa (Born During Harvest)
- Xhosa (South African Tribe Name)
- Yahaya (Life)
- Zuberi (Strong)
- Azizi (Precious)
- Chuma (Wealth)
- Dakarai (Happiness)
- Hamisi (Born on Thursday)
- Jabari (Valiant)
- Kato (Second of Twins)
Cool Lion Names
Every pet deserves a cool name for themselves, and the lions aren’t exempted, here are 30 cool names for your lion pet. These names are singlehandedly picked by me.
- Shadowmane
- Storm
- Blaze
- Ironclaw
- Frostbite
- Thunderfang
- Nightshade
- Emberheart
- Steelmane
- Crimson
- Venom
- Eclipse
- Pyro
- Ghost
- Stormcloud
- Hunter
- Phantom
- Titan
- Sabretooth
- Onyx
- Tempest
- Inferno
- Wildfire
- Striker
- Silvermane
- Razor
- Thunderstrike
- Meteor
- Warlord
- Scarclaw
Top 10 Names of Lions and Their Meanings
- Simba (Lion – Swahili)
- Aslan (Lion – Turkish)
- Leo (Lion – Latin)
- Nala (Gift – African origin)
- Mufasa (King – Manazoto language)
- Sekou (Leader – African)
- Shaba (Majestic – Arabic origin)
- Amara (Grace – Igbo)
- Zuberi (Strong – Swahili)
- Kaya (Restful Place – African origin)
Cute Lion Names
Your pet lion definitely has to be cute for you to give him or her a cute name, in this section, I have selected 30 cute names for your lion pet. Pick a name and comment which name you picked, let’s see who got the cutest name ever.
- Fluffy
- Snuggles
- Cubby
- Paws
- Furry
- Sunny
- Puff
- Cozy
- Peach
- Goldie
- Teddy
- Momo
- Lolli
- Nibbles
- Sweetheart
- Cutie
- Bunbun
- Jellybean
- Sprinkles
- Caramel
- Coco
- Sugar
- Pudding
- Marshmallow
- Twinkle
- Snickers
- Cupcake
- Huggles
- Toffee
- Muffin
Female Lion Names (Lioness)
Lionesses are cute in nature, they rely on the male lion for hunting. Regardless, people still prefer the lioness as a pet animal. If you eventually got one, then this section is for you. Here are 30 unique lioness names specifically selected for you.
- Nala
- Sarabi
- Kiara
- Zira
- Shenzi
- Mara
- Amani
- Safiya
- Amara
- Leona
- Ayana
- Kalila
- Malaika
- Zaria
- Anaya
- Sable
- Imani
- Kamara
- Sanura
- Zara
- Sabra
- Lila
- Nyah
- Layla
- Amaya
- Nahla
- Zina
- Raziya
- Amira
- Hasina
White Lion Names
They are not so common anyway, but they are very expensive and somewhat difficult to get. If you eventually get one and you are in search of a name to give your pet white lion, worry no more cos I have got 30 names for you.
- Ivory
- Snow
- Glacier
- Frosty
- Polar
- Arctic
- Winter
- Blizzard
- Ghost
- Opal
- Diamond
- Crystal
- Quartz
- Shiver
- Silver
- Moon
- Starlight
- Nimbus
- Halo
- Ice
- Luna
- Frost
- Cloud
- Pearl
- Misty
- Alba
- Chilly
- Arctic Blaze
- Glow
- Aurora
Popular Lion Names
You probably want to join the trend of what people have choosen in the past. Here are 30 popular lion names that people used for thier lion pets in the past, this is based on recent surveys.
- Simba
- Nala
- Mufasa
- Scar
- Kiara
- Aslan
- Kovu
- Sarabi
- Zira
- Shenzi
- Leo
- Tawny
- Roary
- King
- Blaze
- Shadow
- Lila
- Amani
- Kopa
- Imani
- Safiya
- Mara
- Jabari
- Kaya
- Sekou
- Amara
- Thunder
- Frost
- Golden Paws
- Flame
Conclusion
There you have it, 300 plus lion names just for you, these names were selected by our team, hence making sure you have the best name for your lion pet.
Which name did you pick at the end? Let us know in the comment section below.
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