Save Type Settlement Usage French, English, German Meaning & HistoryExpand Links From Latin Lugdunum, derived from the name of the Celtic god Lugus combined with Gaulish dunon meaning "hill fort, citadel". This is the name of a city in central France. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details RootsLugus + dūnomVariantLyons(English) Other Languages & CulturesLugdunum(Ancient Roman) Lugodunon(Gaulish) Lione(Italian) Surname DescendantsLeon, Lyon, Lyons(English) Léon, Lyon(French)