Meaning Lenny is an abreviation of the English name Leonard. It is also a German name that means 'brave'. Origin of Lenny German +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Alfonso, Humberto, James, Yadiel, Yamir Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Lenny LEH-niy Similar Names Lennie Leonardo Jar Lonnie Lennox Lennell Lenn Lennart Leonidas Barry Year by Year Popularity of Lenny