Leonard

The meaning of Leonard is 'strength of a lion' or 'lion-hearted'. It is a name of Old German origin, traditionally given to boys, as it is the name of several men in the Bible. The name is a compound name, consisting of the Old German name elements 'lewo' and 'hardu', meaning 'strong' and 'brave'. The name was brought to England by the Normans. In a few cases, the name Leonard was given to people who came from geographical areas named Leonard. A variant of the name - O’Leonard is an Irish surname, meaning a descendant of Leonard. One of the most notable figures with the name throughout history is Leonard of Noblac, a popular saint from the Middle Ages, who has several deductions to his name. Over the years, the name has been held by many scientists and educators. The name gained immense popularity in the 2000s, after the release of the popular American sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory', as one of the main characters was named Leonard Hofstadter and was also a scientist.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

brave lion

Origin

German

Numerology

L is for lively, your life is full of energy!

E is for electric, a sparkling trait!

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

A is for able, for you surely are.

R is for romp, you know how to have fun!

D is for delight, a surprise from within.

Lucky

Leonard lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Leonard

• Victoria "Plum" Sykes British,American novelist and socialite
• Milla Plum daughter of blogger Miss James of Bleubird Vintage
• Pilar Jhena McKinley (b. 2019) daughter of Porsha Williams and Dennis McKinley.
• Pilar Nemar contestant on Big Brother Canada
• Pleasant Williams Thiele Rowland founder of the American Girl doll company

Leonard in Pop Culture

• Leonard "Lenny" Kosnowski main character on TV's "Laverne and Shirley"
• Leonard "Bones" McCoy a main character on TV's "Star Trek".
• Leonard Bankhead main character in "The Marriage Plot" by Jeffrey Eugenides
• Leonard "Lenny" Feder character in movie "Grown Ups"
• Leonard L. Church a main character on Rooster Teeth's "Red vs. Blue"