Lenny
LEN-ee
Popularity
#2944
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
8,845
Peak Year
#209 in 1960
First Recorded
1914
Style
Cute & Playful, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Lenny is a diminutive of Leonard, derived from the Germanic name Leonhard, meaning 'brave lion' or 'lion strength'.
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Lenny Kravitz
American singer-songwriter and actor
Lenny Bruce
American stand-up comedian and social critic
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