What do you think of this nickname for the boy's name Lennox?

What do you think of the nickname Knox for the Irish name, Lennox? Do you think it would work? I really do not like the nickname Lenny, so I was thinking that Knox could possibly work. My only worry is that it is too Brangelina-ish. Which is why I have not liked Knox before.

What do you think of this nickname for the boy's name Lennox?
I'd most definitely prefer the nickname Knox for Lennox. Lenny reminds me of The Simpsons, or Family Guy, or whatever show that character comes from... (Blame my siblings. I dislike Family Guy; Simpsons is nice, but I'm certainly not a huge fan.)





Names like Shiloh and Zahara are too Brangelina-ish. Maddox, Paxton, Knox, and Vivienne are just on the cusp of normal, non-celebrity names.





ETA: To agree with Smoky, I also prefer Lennon. It's a nice name, wonderfully Beatles-inspired, without being too general (such as George or Paul), or too out there (like Ringo).
Reply:I loooove Knox for a nickname, but I'm not too fond of Lennox. Two things come to mind: glass and Annie Lennox. haha. Just bad associations for a not so bad name :o)
Reply:Lennox reminds me of Mary Lennox from the Secret Garden. Get a better name.
Reply:Knox was a name long before Brad and Angelina chose it. So, just because it is the name a celebrity child doesn't mean that it's completely ruined. Some celebrity baby names become extremely common and trendy after a star picks it for their kid, but Knox really isn't that popular. I don't know anyone that's named/naming their son Knox since the Brangelina twins were born. So, don't be afraid to call your son Knox just because of Angie and Brad.





Lenny is alright. It's a bit old-fashioned, but not a bad nickname.





EDIT: I just read a post above me where someone was saying Knox was 'tease-worthy'. Really? I'm sorry, but "Knox your sox off" doesn't cross my mind when I hear the name Knox. People on here are so ridicuously terrified of their children being teased that it's almost like they sit at home and think of how a name will get made fun of. My name is Claire, and because it rhymes with a lot of stuff, people make up funny rhymes all the time with my name in it. Ex. Claire got her hair eaten by a bear while she was trying to nair...." But you wouldn't think Claire would be a "tease-worthy" name, would you? It doesn't bother me, I think it's sort of funny. I doubt Knox would cry or get his feelings hurt if kids just happen to start saying "Knox your sox off". I think it would actually be a pretty funny joke. "Knox will knock off your sox."
Reply:EXCELLENT !!! go with it~!!! r`'R'`r
Reply:lenny or knox are two cute ones:)
Reply:ehhh...i like Lenny better **
Reply:i like knox !! i have considered lennox for a name for my child and all i could come up with for a nickname has been lenny, len %26amp; knee. although knox is brangelina's child we can all hope that they won't remain number one in the public's eyes for long.
Reply:I'm not really that keen - only because it reminds me of John Knox the Scottish religious reformer.





I don't like Lenny either; I think that's why I've only ever considered Lennox as middle name material (to me these surname-y names do best as middles).





PS On the comedy series "Star Stories", they showed Angelina wandering around an orphanage drawling "I'll take a couple of yellow ones ... oh, and and a brown one". !!!!!!
Reply:No, it isn't too Brangelina-ish. But, since Vivienne is one of your favorites and her baby twins are named Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon, I'd avoid using them together.
Reply:Lenny is usually the full name for lennard. I dont like the name knox at all
Reply:I just reaaally don't like Lennox or Knox at all, sorry. I prefer Lennon (my older brother's name, in fact). Lennox makes me think of botox, detox, noxious/obnoxious etc or like it should be on some kind of prescription bottle. Knox is also very tease-worthy with "knox your sox off" or "knox got knocked out"..etc.
Reply:It would work. It is a bit Brangelinaish, but you'll get over that. You ARE allowed to call your kid the same thing as one of theirs and not have to be a fan or follower.


But, if you want more distinction, spell in "Nox" instead of "Knox".