Find out how popular the first name Lennix has been for the last 25 years (from 2000 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lennix by gender

Based on the last 25 years of data, Lennix is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 50% of people named Lennix being female.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 43 male babies and 41 female babies born with the name Lennix.

It's also interesting to see that despite Lennix being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 2024 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Lennix.

The history of the first name Lennix

The name Lennix is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, particularly in the Old High German and Old Norse tongues spoken by the peoples who inhabited present-day Germany, Austria, and Scandinavia during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Germanic root "lind," which means "lime tree" or "linden," and the suffix "-iks," which was a common ending for masculine names in those languages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lennix can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, a 9th-century Latin manuscript from the Abbey of Saint Gall in modern-day Switzerland. In this text, a person named "Lennicus" is mentioned as a witness to a legal document. However, it is unclear whether this was a variant spelling of Lennix or a different name altogether.

In the 11th century, a monk named Lennix is recorded as having lived and worked at the Benedictine monastery of St. Emmeram in Regensburg, Germany. Little is known about his life, but his name appears in the abbey's chronicles from that time period.

During the 12th century, a nobleman named Lennix von Wittelsbach is mentioned in various historical documents from the Holy Roman Empire. He was a member of the powerful Wittelsbach dynasty, which would go on to rule over the Duchy of Bavaria for centuries.

In the late 13th century, a French knight named Lennix de Montfort fought in the Crusades and is mentioned in several chronicles from that era. He is believed to have participated in the Ninth Crusade, which aimed to recapture the holy city of Jerusalem from Muslim rule.

A notable figure in the 15th century was Lennix Fugger, a wealthy merchant and banker from the German city of Augsburg. He was part of the influential Fugger family, who played a significant role in the economy of the Holy Roman Empire and even financed the ambitious projects of rulers like Emperor Charles V.

These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Lennix, but it is clear that the name has deep roots in the Germanic cultures of medieval Europe. While its usage has ebbed and flowed over the centuries, it remains a unique and intriguing name with a rich historical legacy.

Data source

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