Opinions on Leonard?

[gardenpeasftw]

With Lenny as NN? Thanks x

Big Bang Theory fan here too so maybe that's why it doesn't sound old-fashioned and Lenny is pretty cool. Later on he can be Leo or Leon if he wants.

Yuk

I like it, and know of a baby Leonard
/Lenny

If popularity worries you then I'm guessing it is currently having a rapid rise in the ranks and possibly the next Arthur/Alfie/Archie

I like it. I like Leonardo too.

P.s. Just reading some other replies and wanted to add that I've never come across it being pronounced in any way other than Lennurd

I think Nimoy too, love it.

To Hazanduck, youre a cunt.

She said she likes the name!

branleuse

haz was talking about something other than the name when she called it gross! Maybe you need to reread the thread before you go calling her a cunt. Jesus.

@Branleuse

You might wish to get your apology ready....read the thread properly...

In Of Mice and Men Lennie is a sweet but mentally disabled man who kills small animals by accident (pets them too hard) and ends up killing a woman too and then gets shot by his best friend. A lot is made of how "slow" Lennie is - it put me off the name quite a lot, especially as there was a Lenny in the class who felt pretty embarrassed.

I like it.

The Leonard I know is 11 and has never had any comment or bullying whatsoever about his name. He's named after Leonard Cohen, and it's definitely Lennard not Leo-nard.

Bran and Haz- because it's not just traditional, it's got a slightly humorous sound to it, like Archibald has.
You're reading down your new class list: Max, Thomas, Ben, Daniel, Josh, Leonard .. I would chuckle.

Wow only just seen this - bit of an extreme reaction bran! My grandfather was Leonard and absolutely wonderful, try reading a bit more thoroughly next time before you go dropping c-bombs
Cauliflower a few people have referenced Steinbeck's Lennie before when I've mentioned the name but he was ultimately sweethearted so I don't see it as a negative association really. X

I prefer Lennon or Lennox, with the NN Lenny

I like Leonard. I ve considered it for my son but went for Leon, after my favourite film

Lovely name that will grow with him. Plenty of NNs as a little boy and a 'proper' name for adulthood.

No sorry, poor child!

Sorry about my extreme reaction, I mean truly sorry, I was premenstrual and in a foul mood and probably should have just stepped away from the internet. Ive been told off, and deservedly so. xx

No worries bran it happens to everyone! :)

xx