As described in historical dictionaries

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

LENNIE. 1. A 'nurse-name' of Leonard. 2. L'Aine, Fr., corresponding with Senioi", Eld, &c., has been suggested.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


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