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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Leonard
Old High German
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Usage of the Name Leonard
English
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Meaning of the Name Leonard
The name Leonard is derived from the Germanic elements "leon" - "lion" and "hard" - "hardy, brave".
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Leonard Bernstein (1918 - 1990), an American conductor, composer, and pianist;
Leonard Nimoy (born 1931), an American actor, film director, and musician;
Leonard Cohen (born 1934), a Canadian singer, songwriter, poet, and novelist;
Leonard Maltin (born 1950), an American film critic and film historian.
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