What is the origin of the name Lenox?

Lenox is a name of Scottish origin.

How popular is the name Lenox?

Lenox is currently ranked #6517 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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UnisexScottish

Lenox

LEN-ox

Popularity

#6517

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

2,434

Peak Year

#205 in 2022

First Recorded

1912

Style

Modern & Trendy, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic *Leamhnach*, meaning 'place abounding in elm trees'.

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The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Len Nox

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

strongindependentsophisticatedadventurous

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