Son of a lion
Derived from the Greek word 'leon' meaning lion and the patronymic suffix '-idas'. It historically signifies strength and courage, famously borne by the Spartan king who led the 300 at Thermopylae.
King of Sparta who led the Greeks at the Battle of Thermopylae
Brazilian footballer and top scorer of the 1938 World Cup
World-renowned Greek violinist and conductor
The protagonist and Spartan King based on the historical figure · 300
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
