Lenny
Meaning of Lenny
Originating from the Greek name Leonidas, Lenny is a popular and timeless choice for baby boys. The name Lenny has a strong and masculine feel to it, evoking images of strength and courage. With variations such as Leonard, this name offers parents flexibility in finding the perfect fit for their little one. In terms of pronunciation, both American English (/ˈlɛn.i/) and British English (/ˈlɛni/) pronunciations are the same. According to data from the United States, Lenny has maintained a steady level of popularity over the years, consistently ranking within the top 200 names for newborn boys. This enduring appeal makes Lenny a reliable choice that will stand the test of time.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as LEN-ee (/ˈlɛn.i/)
British English
- Pronunced as LEN-ee (/ˈlɛni/)
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Notable People Named Lenny
| Lenny Kravitz - Leonard Albert Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter and actor known for his unique fusion of rock, funk, reggae, hard rock, soul, and R&B, as well as his powerful vocal range and distinctive style. |
| Lenny Bruce, born Leonard Alfred Schneider, was a groundbreaking American stand-up comedian and social critic known for his bold and controversial style of comedy, which led to an obscenity trial in 1964 and a posthumous pardon in 2003. |
| Lenny Henry - Sir Lenworth George Henry is a multi-talented British actor, comedian, singer, television presenter, and writer. |
| Lenny McLean - Leonard John McLean, also known as "The Guv'nor", was an English unlicensed boxer, bouncer, bodyguard, businessman, and actor, widely recognized as "the hardest man in Britain". |
| Lenny Wilkens - Leonard Randolph Wilkens is a highly decorated former basketball player and coach, having been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame three times and named to several prestigious NBA and college basketball lists. |
| Lenny Moore - Leonard Edward Moore, a former professional football player for the Baltimore Colts, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1975 after a successful career in the NFL. |
| Lenny Kaye is a renowned American guitarist, composer, and writer, famous for his role as a member of the Patti Smith Group. |
| Lenny Santos, also known as Len Melody, is an American guitarist, composer, producer, and entrepreneur who co-founded the bachata group Aventura and is credited with creating urban bachata. |
| Lenny Walls, a former professional American and Canadian football defensive back, played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL and was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2002 after playing college football for the Boston College Eagles. |
| Lenny Welch - Leon "Lenny" Welch is an American MOR and pop singer. |
| Lenny Clarke is a well-known American comedian and actor recognized for his thick Boston accent and his role as Uncle Teddy on the series Rescue Me. |
| Lenny Castro is an American studio percussionist hailing from Los Angeles. |
| Lenny Pappano is a co-founder of DraftSharks.com, a fantasy football content site, and a fantasy sports writer from upstate NY. |
| Lenny Skutnik - Martin Leonard Skutnik III is a retired employee of the United States Congressional Budget Office known for his heroic act of saving a survivor from the Air Florida Flight 90 crash in 1982. |
| Lenny Venito is an American actor known for his roles in films like Gigli and Men in Black 3, as well as for his appearances in TV shows such as The Neighbors and The Sopranos. |
