Lennie

Male

Meaning

As strong and brave as a lion.

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛni/

Traits associated with the name Lennie:

Dogs named Lennie tend to be brave, loving, good-natured, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Lennie?

Naming your dog Lennie suggests that you have an appreciation for classic literature, as Lennie is a character from John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men. It also suggests that you have a fondness for animals and a strong sense of loyalty.

Is Lennie a good dog name?

Lennie has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Lennie isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Lennie is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Lennie was, in the past month, the 2738th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Lennie is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Lennie was viewed 80 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Lennie's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Lennie is most adored in Arizona, Arkansas and Utah.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Wyoming and Washington.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Lennie.

Most popular breeds named Lennie:

  1. Dachshund
  2. Basset Hound
  3. Maltese
  4. Golden Retriever

Lennie is found in these categories:

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Lennie, from Steinbeck's novel, is big, lovable, and not too graceful.

Dog names like Lennie:

Brave As A Lion
King
Joined In Harmony
Famous Warrior
From The Island
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Lennie dog name meaning

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