Leonard is a boy’s name of Germanic origin, meaning “lion-hearted” or “lion-strength.” It combines the Old High German elements “leo” (lion) and “hardu” (brave, strong). Saint Leonard was popular in the Middle Ages and was known as the patron saint of prisoners.
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Similar Names like Leonard
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| Leonardo |
| Leopold |
| Leander |
| Lennard |
| Leroy |
| Lionel |
| Lewis |
| Lennix |
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Sibling Name Ideas
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| Boy Names | Girl Names |
| Leo | Lena |
| Lewis | Leona |
| Leopold | Leslie |
| Leslie | Leila |
| Lester | Eleanor |
| Lorenzo | Ellen |
| Levi | Elsa |
| Lincoln | Evelyn |
