I know you don't like Kimba, but I'm sharing my headcanon with you anyway lol: Emperor Leo and Mufasa were nomads together, both driven from their prides and formed a coalition to help each other. They were almost like brothers, save for their different coat colors. One day they asked each other what they would name their first born son once they started a pride of their own. Mufasa said "Simba" and Leo jokingly said "Then I'll name mine Kimba". The names stuck and here we are.
Actually, despite it’s goofiness, I like Kimba. That’s actually a cute headcanon :)













