Lennie

At a Glance

Origin

English (variant spelling of Lenny, likely a pet form of Leonard)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

LEN-eeListen

Lennie is an English name, a variant spelling of Lenny and likely a pet form of Leonard. You may have come across the idea that it means "brave as a lion," but that meaning actually belongs to Leonard — Lennie itself has no independently attested meaning of its own in the sources checked. Worth knowing if you're choosing it for what it says rather than just how it sounds.

Meaning & Origin of Lennie

Origin: English (variant spelling of Lenny, likely a pet form of Leonard).

A common claim: Brave as a lion Actually: 'Brave as a lion' is the meaning of Leonard, the name Lennie likely comes from. Lennie itself has no independently attested meaning of its own.

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Lennie

Popularity of Lennie

SSA records for Lennie run from 1880 to 2024: the name peaked at rank #354 back in 1884 (32 babies that year) and most recently sat at rank #3137 in 2024 (51 babies).

Names Like Lennie

These names have followed a similar path to Lennie in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Lillia
• Pascual
• Lucina
• Tilden
• Maida
• Ara

FAQ

What does the name Lennie mean?

Brave as a lion ‘Brave as a lion’ is the meaning of Leonard, the name Lennie likely comes from. Lennie itself has no independently attested meaning of its own.

How do you pronounce Lennie?

Lennie is pronounced LEN-ee (IPA: /ˈlɛni/).

Is Lennie a popular name right now?

Lennie peaked at #354 in 1884 and is ranked #3137 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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