Leontes is the classical Greek name for the Litani River in Lebanon. It comes from the Greek meaning "lions." Shakespeare used this name for the jealous character of Hermione's husband in A Winter's Tale.Leontes
I love the sound of this name, it's nicer than plain old Leon. The character of Leontes in Shakespeare's play isn't so great, but I still love the name.
Leontes is the classical Greek name for the Litani River in Lebanon. It comes from the Greek meaning "lions." Shakespeare used this name for the jealous character of Hermione's husband in A Winter's Tale.