What is lenny short for?

Lenny is a shortened form of the given name Leonard. It is a masculine name of English origin that means "brave lion" or "brave as a lion". Lenny is most commonly used as a nickname for individuals with the first name Leonard, but can also be used as a standalone name. The name has been popularized by famous people such as musician Lenny Kravitz and character Lenny Leonard from the TV show The Simpsons.