From the land of the Longobards; bright or shining
Lanny is primarily a diminutive of Lawrence or Leonard, though it also serves as a nickname for Roland or Langston. As a derivative of Lawrence, it relates to the laurel tree, while its connection to Leonard links it to the strength of a lion. In some contexts, it is treated as a standalone name with roots in Germanic elements meaning 'bright' or 'land'.
Less common today
Lanny isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,631 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional golfer and PGA Championship winner
Hockey Hall of Fame forward
Protagonist of a series of novels by Upton Sinclair · World's End
Professional wrestler known as 'The Genius'
Popular singer and radio personality
