Lennox

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Lennox means "place of elm trees" or "field of elm trees". It is also believed to have meant "smooth stream" in the Gaelic language.
Pronunciation
LEHN-əks
The name Lennox is pronounced as LEN-uhks, with the emphasis on the first syllable.
Popularity
Lennox is a moderately popular name in the United States, ranking at #303 for boys and #988 for girls in the year 2020. It is also increasing in popularity in other English-speaking countries such as Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

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Lennox Name meanings & History

The name Lennox is derived from a Scottish surname, and it is believed to have originated from a place in Scotland called Lennox or Levenach. The name Lennox means "place of elm trees" or "field of elm trees". It is also believed to have meant "smooth stream" in the Gaelic language. From a Scottish surname that was derived from the name of a district in Scotland. The district, called Leamhnachd in Gaelic, possibly means "place of elms". This name steadily rose in popularity in the 2000s, at the same time as the similar-sounding (but unrelated) names Lennon and Knox. Lennox is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is a great choice for parents who want a strong and unique name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Lennox: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lennox:

L: Lazy,Legal,Languid,Lover,Liaison,Luscious,Lovely

E: Environment,Expressive,Entertain,Enlighten,Enliven,Exaggerate

N: Nagging,Neat,Nutrition,Nervous,Nitpicking,Nice,Neurosis

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsessive

X: Extensive,Exaggeration,Excitement,Extravagant,X marks' the spot,Exhaustive,Extreme

Lennox is:

  • a Class name
  • a Formal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Lennox include Scottish philosopher and historian, Lord Henry Stuart Lennox, and American actress and singer, Annie Lennox.

2.) LENNOX (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Transferred use of the English surname derived from a placename in Dumbarton. The name is believed to be derived from the Gaelic leamhanach (elm-trees). Short: Len. Pet: Lenny. (LEN-NUKS)


3.) Lennox (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: (Scottish) authoritative

Other Forms: Lennix, Lenocks, Lenox, Linnox


4.) Lennox (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: (Scottish) with many elms.

Other Forms: Lennix, Lenox


5.) Lennox (Male)

Usage: Gaelic

Meanings: Field on River Leven

Other Forms: Lennux, Lenox, Lenux


6.) LENNOX (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname derived from a place-name in Dumbarton. The name is believed to be derived from the Gaelic leamhanach (elm trees). Var: Lennex, Lenox. Short: Len. Pet: Lenny. (LEN-NEX)


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