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What do you think of Leonard? Do you pronounce it LEN-nard? I know it's also pronounced LEE-o-nard and LAY-o-nard in many countries.
I really like Leonard pronounced LEN-nard, but really dislike Lennard and Lennart for some reason.
Do you think people would try to spell it Lennard or Lennart? Will there be spelling/pronunciation issues?
Is it getting more common?
Do you think I could still use Leo (LEE-o) as an occasional nickname for LEN-nard (Leonard)?
I really like Leonard pronounced LEN-nard, but really dislike Lennard and Lennart for some reason.
Do you think people would try to spell it Lennard or Lennart? Will there be spelling/pronunciation issues?
Is it getting more common?
Do you think I could still use Leo (LEE-o) as an occasional nickname for LEN-nard (Leonard)?
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I love Leonard! It's such an intelligent but cuddly-sounding name. I think it's due for a revivial, too.
-I pronounce it LEN-nard, and it's the only pronunciation I like.
-I think Leonard is safe as far as spelling and pronuncation are concerned. It's a well-established name with some famous bearers, like Leonard Nimoy and Leonard Cohen. There are no guarantees--some people just can't spell--but I think misspellings would be rare rather than the norm.
-More common? No, or at least, not yet. I think it will go up the charts just because I think it could appeal to the hipster set. Leonard fits in really well with names like Hugo, Rufus, Hazel, and Olive. I don't think it will be really popular, though.
-Absolutely! I'd use Leo if I had a Leonard. It may not be pronounced, but it's right in there in the name. I also like Len, and the nice thing about Leonard, as opposed to something like Leopold, is that it gives the kid nickname options.
-I pronounce it LEN-nard, and it's the only pronunciation I like.
-I think Leonard is safe as far as spelling and pronuncation are concerned. It's a well-established name with some famous bearers, like Leonard Nimoy and Leonard Cohen. There are no guarantees--some people just can't spell--but I think misspellings would be rare rather than the norm.
-More common? No, or at least, not yet. I think it will go up the charts just because I think it could appeal to the hipster set. Leonard fits in really well with names like Hugo, Rufus, Hazel, and Olive. I don't think it will be really popular, though.
-Absolutely! I'd use Leo if I had a Leonard. It may not be pronounced, but it's right in there in the name. I also like Len, and the nice thing about Leonard, as opposed to something like Leopold, is that it gives the kid nickname options.
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I think Leonard is a stereotypical dorky name. Leonard on THe Big Bang Theory is evidence of this.
If you are in the US, I don't think there will be any spelling or pronounciation issues.
No I don't think it is getting common.
Yes, you could still use Leo.
ETA: to correct spelling mistakes
If you are in the US, I don't think there will be any spelling or pronounciation issues.
No I don't think it is getting common.
Yes, you could still use Leo.
ETA: to correct spelling mistakes
This message was edited 8/23/2011, 8:59 AM
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I really dislike Leonard anyway you pronounce it. I think it's the -nard sound that is just really unattractive to me. Lennart is somewhat better, especially if you pronounce the t at the end as a t.
I don't think there would be any spelling or pronunciation issues, at least not in the U.S.
I don't think it's common anymore at all.
Sure, why not? But Lenny seems more natural.
I don't think there would be any spelling or pronunciation issues, at least not in the U.S.
I don't think it's common anymore at all.
Sure, why not? But Lenny seems more natural.
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I like Leonard (spelled this way). I would pronounce it LEN-nard. I don't think you would have any serious trouble with the spelling. I love the NN Leo! I also love the NN Lenny (that is my son's NN).
It is not popular at all as far as I can tell. I have never met a Leonard under, maybe, 50? It may grow slightly more popular with the growing popularity of "vintage grandparent names", but not enough that it should deter you.
It is not popular at all as far as I can tell. I have never met a Leonard under, maybe, 50? It may grow slightly more popular with the growing popularity of "vintage grandparent names", but not enough that it should deter you.
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Not a fave, but it's acceptable. Don't hate it. Just nms.
Most people would prob'ly go w/ the standard spelling of Leonard unless told otherwise.
I haven't seen any signs of it getting common and have no idea why Leo couldn't be used as a nn... since it's a normal standard one... Don't really like the Lennard sp. Looks not quite right.
Most people would prob'ly go w/ the standard spelling of Leonard unless told otherwise.
I haven't seen any signs of it getting common and have no idea why Leo couldn't be used as a nn... since it's a normal standard one... Don't really like the Lennard sp. Looks not quite right.
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