Comments for the name Leonard

Famous bearer: musician & poet Leonard Cohen.

Sugar Ray Leonard is a former American boxer.

Leonard Sidney Woolf was a noted British political theorist, author, and civil servant, but perhaps now best known as husband to author Virginia Woolf.

Famous bearer is Leonard Bernstein, an American composer and conductor.

Listen to the German pronunciation of Leonard here:
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Leonard Marx was Chico of the Marx Brothers.

There is an author named Leonard Goldberg.

Given name of rock star Lenny Kravitz and stand up comedian Lenny Bruce.

I can't believe no one has mentioned the Star Trek connections here. Firstly Leonard Nemoy (or Nimoy can't remeber the spelling) played Spock. Secondly, Deforest Kelley's character Bones's (Dr. McCoy) first name was Leonard. And now for my opinion. This name is the epitome of cool.

This is a very ugly name that would only fit an old man. Leonard Bernstein (1918-1989), arguably the best American composer, was originally named Lewis, but he had his name changed to Leonard when he was in his teens.

I always thought this name was pronounced LEE-o-nard. And I have never heard it pronounced Len-nard until this year at school. (my new friend's name is Leonard.) Oh, wel, I guess it doesn't really matter, Because I call him Lenny anyway!

Lynyrd Skynyrd is a Southern rock band most famous for their work throughout the 1970's. They composed the notorious anthems "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird". Allegedly, the band was named after the gym teacher of some of the members, named Leonard Skinner.

I have no idea why but whenever I hear the name Leonard I burst out laughing. I know several other people that find this name oddly hysterical, so I would think twice before using it.

Actor Leonard Rossiter, well remembered to this day for his roles in classic British sitcoms such as "Rising Damp" and "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin".

Private Leonard L Church of the Halo-based online series Red vs Blue.

Leonard is one of a number of non-Hebrew names popular with Jewish people, including Alan, Bernard, and Irving, among others.

I researched it through German and Italian etymologists, "Lewenhart" is the origin. "Lewen" as an old form of Lion derived from Greek; and hart not meaning hard but cruel or hardy. Providing the idea of unmeasurable strength to the newborn as possessing a lion's hardiness.

When I grow up, if I have a little boy I will name him Lynyrd. I think it would be cute. I personally dislike the name Leonard, but I like the spelling of Lynyrd after the band Lynyrd Skynyrd. I am from Mississippi, and Lynyrd Skynryd was a Southern Rock band, and I don't know anyone that doesn't know Sweet Home Alabama by heart. That's why I plan on naming my little boy (if I even have a boy) Lynyrd when I grow up.

I absolutely LOATHE the English pronunciation of this name. The name looks so nice, but when you hear someone say it I personally think it ruins it for me.

Dr. Leonard Hofstadter is a character on Big Bang Theory.

Also an Irish surname. I admit the sound isn't the nicest, but as a surname, it works with most names. The people I've met with this surname, including my fiance, are the most incredible people I've ever met. They've battled though everything. Truly amazing people. Stupidly strong, they survive through everything where other people would give up. They deserve the meaning of their surname. Strong? It will never cover it. Truly AMAZING people. My impression of Leonard as a surname is immense. I'd be proud to pass this surname onto my children.

As for as a name. It's not terrible. It's not trendy, but it has a certain beauty, doesn't it? You cannot deny its strength.

I quite like this name. I would prefer it to be pronounced leo-nard than lennard, and I totally hate the nickname Lenny, but I do like the nickname Leo. :)

The band Lynyrd Skynyrd!

Also used in Croatia, but Leonardo is more popular.

I like this name and I like Leo as a nickname.

Leonard Baskin (1922-2000) was an American sculptor, printmaker, draughtsman and book designer.

Name of the day on Sunday, February 5, 2012. I'm watching The Big Bang Theory right now!

I absolutely love this name. Ever since The Big Bang Theory, I've found it to have a certain appeal. If I ever have a son, I definitely want him to be named Leonard, with the nickname Leo. Lenny kind of ruins the name for me, because that is more associated with old men rather than the name itself.

This name is also used in Germany and The Netherlands. In the latter country, it is a top 1000 name (for all ages). It was used most often between 1945 and 1968 (with 140 births in 1962 being the highest number), after which the name slowly declined in popularity. There were only 14 Leonards born in 2011.

The Dutch pronunciation of this name is: LAY-o-nahrt

A known Dutch bearer of this name is the politician Leonard Geluk (b. 1970). A known German bearer is the actor Leonard Lansink (b. 1956).