Given name & surname

Nenne

“having the strength of a lion”

In Scandinavian use, Nenne is an affectionate form of Leonard. One German interpretation is “having the strength of a lion.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

In Scandinavian use, Nenne is an affectionate form of Leonard. One German interpretation is “having the strength of a lion.”

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Where it comes from

In Scandinavian use, Nenne is an affectionate form of Leonard. Leonard has been associated with Old French and Germanic naming traditions.

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The story

In Scandinavian use, Nenne is an affectionate form of Leonard. The history of Leonard gives this family its wider story. Use of Leonard was revived during the 19th century.

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Nenne’s family of names

Nenne is an affectionate form of Leonard. In Greek usage, Nenne as a surname is a transliteration of Νέννε. In Greek usage, Nenne as a surname is a transliteration of Νεννέ.

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Nicknames & forms 2

Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.

Spellings & scripts 2

The same name written differently, including transliterations into other scripts.

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