Meaning and Origin of the Name Len

The name Len is the diminutive of Leonard or Helena. Lenny is, also, another form of the name.

The extended version of the name, Leonard, is of Germanic origin. The name was given its introduction to the English by the Normans. It means lion which is symbolic for strength. The meaning of Len can also be “strong as the lion”.

Popularity

The Popularity of Len has decreased in many areas in the world. In the U.S.A, the name has been decreasing in popularity since the 1880’s. Among the British’s top 100 names, it has not been popular since 1904. Recently, In 2016 it was not among the 100 top baby names in England.

Famous People with the Name Len

Many famous people have had the name included the following people:

• Len Goodman, born in 1944, was an English professional ballroom dancer, dance judge, and coach.
• Born in 1950, Len McCluskey was a known British trade unionist and Labour party supporter.
• Len Wiseman, born in 1973, is an American film director and screenwriter.

Variations in the Name

Len has several variations. Some of the variations for the name are Lenny, Leonard, Leone, Leon, and Lenn.

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