leonard
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈɫɛnɝd// leonard
n. a common traditional name for a man. It comes from old words meaning 'brave lion'.
n. a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Derived from elements meaning 'lion' and 'brave' or 'hardy'.
My grandfather's name is Leonard.
The professor introduced himself as Leonard, though most students addressed him as Dr. Miller.
While the name Leonard has seen a decline in popularity since the mid-twentieth century, it remains a classic choice in many English-speaking countries.
From Old French Leonard, name of a 6th century Frankish saint, from Old High German leo (“lion”) or Old High German liut (“person”) and hart (“hard”). As a surname, also used as an anglicisation of Irish Ó Leannáin (Lennon).
Usage
Used as a proper noun; typically capitalized.