The nameLeny
Leny is a modern French boy's name, a spelling of Lenny. It spread in France in the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- English
- Feast day
Meaning
Leny comes from Lenny, a pet form of Leonard, from the Germanic lewo, "lion", and hard, "strong".
Origin
English, from Leonard.
History
Leny followed the vogue for Lenny in France in the 2000s and 2010s. Boys named Leny may celebrate their name day on Saint Leonard's feast.
Popularity of the name Leny
Leny in France
Leny was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 4,720 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Leny. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Leny in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 199 births a year on average, against 374 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Leny in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leny mean?
Leny comes from Lenny, a pet form of Leonard, from the Germanic lewo, "lion", and hard, "strong".
What is the origin of the name Leny?
English, from Leonard.
Is Leny a girl's or a boy's name?
Leny is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Leny?
Variants and related names of Leny include Lenny.