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Name Origin

Len is a shortened form of the names Leonard, Lenny, or Lennox. It has origins in Germanic languages and means 'brave lion' or 'strong as a lion'.

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Famous People

Len Goodman (1944-2023)

Dancer, Choreographer, Television personality

  • Judge on Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars
  • World Professional Ballroom Champion

Len Bias (1963-1986)

Basketball player

  • College Basketball All-American at Maryland
  • Drafted #2 overall by the Boston Celtics

Len Cariou (1939-)

Actor

  • Tony Award winner for his role in 'Sweeney Todd'
  • Known for roles in 'Murder, She Wrote', and 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'