Fans of The Big Bang Theory believe they have uncovered the inspiration behind the name of one of its most beloved characters, Leonard Hofstadter. While creator Chuck Lorre named Leonard and Sheldon Cooper after actor Sheldon Leonard, fans speculate that Leonard's surname was borrowed from Nobel Prize-winning physicist Robert Hofstadter. Leonard is portrayed as an experimental physicist who loves science and embraces geek culture with his friends. Though unconfirmed, fans continue to discuss the possible connection between Leonard's name and the famous scientist.
