Name meaning
Leonard
means “brave as a lion”
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, German, Polish, Dutch
- Spellings
- Leonard · Leonardo · Leonhard · Léonard · Leo
- Say it
- LEN-ard
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Leonard comes from the Germanic leon, lion, and hard, brave. Saint Leonard of Noblac is the patron of prisoners. Leonardo da Vinci and Leonard Cohen made it a name of art.
Roots
From Germanic Leonhard: leon (lion) + hard (brave).
Where it is used
Leonardo and Leonhard are related.
Famous people named Leonard
- Leonard Cohen
Leonard name FAQ
What does the name Leonard mean?
Leonard means “brave as a lion”. From Germanic Leonhard: leon (lion) + hard (brave).
Where does the name Leonard come from?
Leonard is of Germanic origin. Today it is used in English, German, Polish, Dutch families.
How do you pronounce Leonard?
Leonard is usually pronounced LEN-ard.
Is Leonard a boy's or a girl's name?
Leonard is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Leonard?
Related spellings and forms include Leonardo, Leonhard, Léonard, Leo.
Who are famous people named Leonard?
Leonard Cohen.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.