Meaning: Lennie is a familiar English pet form of Leonard, from the Germanic elements meaning 'brave lion,' also tied to Lennox and Leon. Long used as a friendly nickname and stand-alone name.Low
In 30 seconds: A cozy classic nickname: Lennie is a pet form of Leonard, 'brave lion' (said 'LEN-ee'). Warm and old-fashioned in charm.
MeaningLennie is a familiar English pet form of Leonard, from the Germanic elements meaning 'brave lion,' also tied to Lennox and Leon. Long used as a friendly nickname and stand-alone name.
As a boy's name, Lennie is a warm English pet form of Leonard, from Germanic roots for 'brave lion.' It carries a vintage, good-natured charm and doubles as a stand-alone name (said 'LEN-ee').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, warm, and vintage.
Did you know? Lennie is the affectionate short form of Leonard ('brave lion') — long a friendly nickname, and memorably a character in Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, which we note (said 'LEN-ee').
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References — Lennie — English pet form of Leonard, 'brave lion'
