Lennie

Origin and Meaning: Lennie is a British surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic personal name "Lionaich", meaning "lion-like". The name is also associated with the Old Norse name "Leif", meaning "descendant" or "heir".

Distribution and Popularity: The surname Lennie is most commonly found in Scotland and England. It is relatively rare, with only a small number of individuals bearing this surname.

Notable Individuals:

  • Ken Lennie (b. 1950): Australian cinematographer known for his work on various films and television series.
  • Kevin Lennie (b. 1965): British footballer who played as a goalkeeper for several clubs in the 1980s and 1990s.
  • James Lennie (1805-1886): Scottish poet and writer known for his works on Scottish folklore and ballads.

Variants: Variants of the surname Lennie include Lenny, Leny, and Lenni.

References:

  • Reaney, P.H., and Wilson, R.M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
  • Hanks, P., and Hodges, F. Lennie. (1988). A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press.

There are approximately 1,000 people named Lennie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,383rd most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Lennie.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • David
  • George
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Paul
  • Raymond
  • Robert
  • Stuart
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Alison
  • Elizabeth
  • Fiona
  • Helen
  • Karen
  • Kathleen
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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