Leonhard

German

"brave lion"

Leonhard Origin and Meaning

The name Leonhard is a boy's name of German origin.

Leonhard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, combining the elements 'leon' (lion) and 'hard' (brave, strong), creating the meaning 'lion-strong' or 'lion-hearted.' This powerful name has been used throughout Germanic Europe for centuries, with notable bearers including mathematician Leonhard Euler. While the English variant Leonard is more widely known internationally, Leonhard maintains popularity in German-speaking countries and Scandinavia. The name carries connotations of courage, nobility, and intellectual prowess. Its traditional spelling with the 'h' preserves its historical authenticity and gives it a distinguished quality. Leonhard offers the friendly nickname options of Leo or Leon while providing a formal name with substantial history and character.

Popularity of the name Leonhard

• 182 Germany 2016

Famous People Named Leonhard

• Leonhard Euler Swiss mathematician and physicist
• Leonhard Hess Stejneger Norwegian,American biologist
• Leonhard Stock Austrian Olympic skier
• Leonhard Schmitz German classical scholar and educator
• Leonhard Hutter German Lutheran theologian
• Leonhard Seppala Norwegian,American sled dog musher
• Leonhard Frank German expressionist writer

The name Leonhard in Pop Culture

• Prince Leonhard von Grannzreich a character from "The Royal Tutor"