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Lenny

American  
[len-ee] / ˈlɛn i /
Or Lennie

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Leonard.


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Simmons’ connection to the property received new attention earlier this month when broadcast journalist Diane Sawyer visited the home to spend time with the fitness guru’s brother, Lenny Simmons, and his housekeeper, Teresa Reveles.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

Lenny White used to say everybody wanted to live and be like Miles, all the musicians.

From Los Angeles Times May 25, 2026

Lenny Kaye, guitarist: He started in the bebop era, with the immortals of that moment in time.

From Los Angeles Times May 25, 2026

High-profile figures have backed the protest, including Sir Lenny Henry and Paloma Faith, while singer Billy Bragg was expected to attend and Leigh-Anne Pinnock is set to perform at a music event in Trafalgar Square.

From BBC Mar. 28, 2026

I’ve put Hector back in his seat and am separating the meatballs from the sauce on Aurora’s plate because she doesn’t like them touching—when Lenny reemerges from the bathroom.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

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