Leonard
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'brave lion' or 'lion-hearted'. It has been popular in various forms across European cultures.
“Leonard da Vinci was a Renaissance polymath known for his art, science, and engineering.”
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LeoLenLenny
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Wordle
Contains L-E-O-N-A-R-D with the LEO- prefix; watch for the -ARD ending pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points; common letters make this a solid name for board positioning
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