ThinkabaraLennon: meaning and origin
Lennon
“Lover; from an Irish surname”
About the name Lennon
Lennon is a girl or a boy’s name from the Irish tradition. Its meaning is “lover; from an Irish surname”. Names from Irish Gaelic, often linked to nature, saints and heroes of old Irish stories — like Aiden, Maeve, Ronan and Keira.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Irish names
- Aiden 👦Little fire · Irish
- Aoife 👧Beauty, radiance · Irish
- Brendan 👦Prince; Saint Brendan the Navigator · Irish
- Bridget 👧Strength, exalted one · Irish
- Ciara 👧Dark-haired · Irish
- Cillian 👦Little church; also bright-headed · Irish
- Connor 👦Lover of hounds · Irish
- Cormac 👦Son of the charioteer · Irish
- Declan 👦Full of goodness; an Irish saint · Irish
- Erin 👧Ireland · Irish
- Finley 🧒Fair-haired warrior · Irish
- Finn 👦Fair, white; the hero Fionn mac Cumhaill · Irish
Sibling name ideas (Irish, girls and boys)
- Aiden 👦Little fire · Irish
- Aoife 👧Beauty, radiance · Irish
- Brendan 👦Prince; Saint Brendan the Navigator · Irish
- Bridget 👧Strength, exalted one · Irish
- Ciara 👧Dark-haired · Irish
- Cillian 👦Little church; also bright-headed · Irish
- Connor 👦Lover of hounds · Irish
- Cormac 👦Son of the charioteer · Irish
More unisex names starting with L
Questions and answers
What does the name Lennon mean?
Lennon is a name of Irish origin. It means: lover; from an Irish surname.
Is Lennon a boy or girl name?
Lennon is used for both girls and boys in the US.
How many syllables does Lennon have?
Lennon has 6 letters and about 2 syllables.