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Name Origin

Leonard is a masculine given name of German origin. It is derived from the elements 'leō' meaning 'lion' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong'. Therefore, Leonard traditionally means 'brave lion' or 'strong as a lion'.

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Famous People

Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)

Composer, conductor, pianist, music educator, and author

  • West Side Story
  • Candide
  • On the Waterfront

Leonard Cohen (1934-2016)

Singer-songwriter, poet, novelist

  • Hallelujah
  • Suzanne
  • Books of poetry and prose

Leonard Nimoy (1931-2015)

Actor, director, writer and photographer

  • Portrayed Spock in the Star Trek franchise
  • Directed several films and television episodes
  • Published books on photography and acting