Lenni

Lenni is a Finnish masculine given name functioning as a short form of Leonard, which derives from the Old High German elements lewo, meaning lion, and hard, meaning brave or strong, yielding the sense of brave lion. The name has been popular in Finland and the broader Nordic region, carried by the Finnish politician Lenni Joensuu among others. It is also occasionally used as an independent given name in Scandinavian countries. Related forms include Leonardo, Lennart, and Lenny.