Leontes Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Leontes Name at a Glance

Name	Leontes
Meaning	'The Winter's Tale' King of Sicilia.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Leontes Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Leontes means “'The Winter's Tale' King of Sicilia”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Leontes Name Origin

Our database records Leontes under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Leontes a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Leontes is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Leontes

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