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Leonard

50 replies

Clownfish123 · 28/09/2019 18:18

This is now DH favourite name. What do we think? Would be nicknamed Lenny probably, or I suppose Leo is also an option if he should so choose!
I initially thought it sounded too old fashioned and perhaps a bit nerdy but it's growing on me.
Do you think it's a name that might cause teasing? I personally don't think so but would like other opinions.

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Bishbosh84 · 28/09/2019 18:19

It’s ok.
But I can’t help but think of Lenny from Of Mice and Men which isn’t a great connotation

Clownfish123 · 28/09/2019 18:58

Thanks Bish. I haven't read or seen it so it doesn't really mean anything to me. I tend to think of Big Bang Theory but I didn't watch much of that either!

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Littlepond · 28/09/2019 19:01

I love the name Leonard!!!

megletthesecond · 28/09/2019 19:01

I think it's due for a comeback Smile.

OpiesOldLady · 28/09/2019 19:01

Really don't like, sorry.

WatcherintheRye · 28/09/2019 19:02

Love the name Lenny!

SallyWD · 28/09/2019 19:04

Love it!

WatcherintheRye · 28/09/2019 19:04

Ps. I think it sounds really cool, not nerdy at all.

Goawayquickly · 28/09/2019 19:05

I’m not keen, it just reminds me of a slightly creepy perma wet lipped man I know.

Bigearringsbigsmile · 28/09/2019 19:05

Perhaps read of mice and men because I can guarantee that most people your child will have met, WILL have read it!

user1493494961 · 28/09/2019 19:07

Not keen, like Leo.

AtillatheHun · 28/09/2019 19:10

it's an excellent name

Maseandmum · 28/09/2019 19:10

I don’t like Leonard, but there’s nothing wrong with it. I like Lenny though

Clettercletterthatsbetter · 28/09/2019 19:32

I love it.

123Dancewithme · 28/09/2019 19:35

I like it

Clownfish123 · 28/09/2019 19:40

Nice to see so many nice comments. I'm really tempted. I love that it has options for him with Leo or Leon or Lenny, and Leonard is a good adult name.
Plus we are massive Leonard Cohen fans. We play one of his albums to get my son to sleep.

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foxatthewindow · 28/09/2019 19:41

I went to uni with a Lenny. I think he’s Len now (that we are older) though. Nice guy, cool name.

catlady3 · 28/09/2019 19:41

One of my cats is called that! So, obviously, the best name.

Queenest · 28/09/2019 19:42

How about Nedd?

Clownfish123 · 28/09/2019 19:42

Ooo I like Ned too!

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Twooter · 28/09/2019 19:43

Not keen.

17caterpillars1mouse · 28/09/2019 20:47

It makes me think of big bang theory but I really like it.

Valkarie · 28/09/2019 21:00

Love it. I like Leon and Len as nick names the best.

Queenest · 28/09/2019 21:32

Yes sorry I meant Ned with one d Blush
It’s a great name isn’t it.

Clownfish123 · 28/09/2019 21:42

Yeah it's so cute! Little Ned. I love all the nicknames which is so rare.

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