Lenes is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse personal name Láinn, which means "lion". It is a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for males in some regions. The name Lenes has been popular among Scandinavia countries such as Sweden and Norway, but its usage has also spread to other parts of Europe and beyond. It is often spelled differently across languages, with variations including Lenés, Lenéss, Lénès, and Lenês. Despite its Scandinavian roots, Lenes has not traditionally been celebrated on a specific name day in most countries.
"The name Lene's popularity was quite noticeable in 1926 with five babies being named Lene that year."