LIONEL

Pronunciation: The name Lionel is commonly pronounced as “LYE-ə-nəl” or “LYE-nəl”.
Popularity: Moderately popular in English-speaking and European countries.
Associated Color: Gold
Historical Figures:

• Lionel of Antwerp (1338–1368) – Duke of Clarence, son of King Edward III of England and a notable figure in medieval English history.

Famous People:

• Lionel Richie (born 1949) – An American singer, songwriter, and music legend known for hits like Hello and All Night Long.
• Lionel Messi (born 1987) – An Argentine professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
• Lionel Barrymore (born 1878) – An American actor of the Barrymore theatrical family, known for classic roles in early Hollywood films.

Fictional Characters:

• Lionel Hutz – A comically incompetent lawyer on The Simpsons.
• Lionel Lockridge – A character from the American soap opera Santa Barbara.
• Lionel Shrike – Character in the Now You See Me film series.
• Lionel Verney – Narrator in Mary Shelley’s novel The Last Man

Nicknames and Diminutives: Lio, Leo, Nelly
Variations and Alternates: Leonel, Lionelus (rare Latin form), Lyonel, Lionele