Baby name

FADING BOY · GERMANIC-ENGLISH
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Len

/LEN/


“Brave lion”

Short form of Leonard, from the Germanic elements 'lion' and 'hard' meaning brave lion; used as a standalone name primarily in English-speaking countries.

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playful

How it ages.

Minimal 1950s-60s American feel; too clipped to feel classic, not short enough to feel modern.

The cultural moment.

Common in the US and UK mid-20th century; now rarely given as a full name.