Girl names page 11 of 20
3,874 names given to girls, unisex names included, from 72 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
- Lei (Hawaiian)UnisexFrom Hawaiian: "flowers", "lei" (a garland or wreath), or "child".
- LeidaGirlThe etymology is not definitively established, though it has been associated with the Estonian verb leidma, meaning to…
- LeighUnisexFrom a clearing or meadow, variant spelling of Lee.
- LeightonUnisexA town with a leek garden.
- LeilaniUnisexFrom Hawaiian: "heavenly flowers" or "royal child", combining lei "flowers" and lani "sky, heaven, royal".
- LeimomiGirlFrom Hawaiian: "pearl lei" or "pearl child", combining lei "flowers, lei, child" and momi "pearl".
- LeithUnisexDamp or wet, from the Gaelic word for these qualities.
- LelaGirlMeaning uncertain; possibly related to a plant name.
- LeliseGirlThe feminine match to Lelisa, sharing a stem said to carry the sense of an admirer.
- LeneGirlShort form of Helene or Magdalene: "light" or "from Magdala".
- LennieUnisexDiminutive of Leonard, meaning brave lion.
- LennonUnisexLover, derived from the Irish byname Leannán.
- LennoxUnisexPlace of elms, derived from the Gaelic name for a Scottish district.
- LenoraGirlLight, from Eleanor and Elenora, ultimately from Greek elements meaning bright or shining.
- LenoreGirlLight, derived from Eleanor meaning bright or shining.
- LeolaGirlLion, feminine form of Leo derived from Latin leo.
- LeonaGirlLion, feminine form of Leon derived from Latin leo.
- LéonceUnisexThe French form of Leontios, from Greek meaning "lion-like."
- LéoneGirlLion, the French feminine form of Leon derived from Latin leo.
- LéonideUnisexThe French masculine and feminine form of Leonidas, from Greek meaning "lion-like."
- LéonneGirlFeminine form of Léon, derived from Latin leo meaning lion.
- LeontyneGirlLioness, derived from Greek elements meaning lion and woman or feminine.
- LéopoldineGirlFeminine form of Léopold, derived from Germanic elements meaning bold people.
- LeratoUnisexSesotho for love, from the verb for loving or liking.
- LesediUnisexThe Setswana word for light, built on the root -sedi, "to shine".
- LesegoUnisexThe Setswana word for luck or blessing, from the root sego, "blessed".
- LesiaGirlA shortened form of Alesia, likely stemming from Greek origins meaning protective or defender.
- LeslieUnisexDerived from a place name and a plant, the name may relate to a Scottish location and the concept of a garden or…
- LessieGirlA diminutive and affectionate variant related to names containing the 'les' sound, particularly Leslie.
- LetaGirlThe meaning is uncertain; it may derive from Latin roots meaning glad or happy, or it may be a shortened form of longer…
- LethaGirlLikely a short form of Alethea or Aletha, potentially derived from Greek roots meaning truth or reality.
- LethaboUnisexSesotho and Setswana for joy or happiness, from the verb for being happy.
- LethokuhleUnisexXhosa and Zulu for "bring goodness", from letha, "to bring", and the familiar root -hle, "good, beautiful".
- LetitiaGirlFrom Latin meaning joy and happiness, the name embodies positive emotional connotations from its classical roots.
- LetticeGirlA medieval English form of Letitia, from the Latin word for "joy" or "gladness."
- LettieGirlAn affectionate diminutive connected to Lettice, the medieval English form of Letitia (joy, happiness).
- LettyGirlA diminutive form of Lettice, connecting to the Latin root meaning joy and happiness.
- LexaGirlA shortened form of Alexandra or Alexa, ultimately deriving from Greek meaning defender of people.
- LexiGirlA diminutive form of Alexandra or Alexis, derived from Greek meaning defender of people or protector.
- LexiaGirlA short form of Alexia, deriving from Greek meaning defender of people or protector.
- LexieGirlA diminutive form of Alexandra or Alexis, derived from Greek meaning defender of people or protector.
- LexineGirlA diminutive form of Alexandra, derived from Greek meaning defender of people or protector.
- LexusGirlA short form of Alexus (itself derived from the Greek Alexandra), deriving from Greek meaning defender or protector.
- LexyGirlDefender of humankind.
- LhamoUnisexTibetan for "goddess", from lha, "god, deity", and the feminine ending mo.
- LibbyGirlMy God is abundance.
- LibertyUnisexFreedom.
- LiddyGirlMy God is abundance or protection.
- LigayaGirlFrom Tagalog: joy or cheerfulness.
- Lila (English)GirlMy God is abundance or delicate.
- Lila (Sanskrit & North Indian)GirlDivine play or sport.
- LilacGirlThe flowering shrub.
- LilahGirlMy God is abundance or delicate.
- LilavatiGirlMeans "amusing, charming, or graceful" in Sanskrit, describing qualities of delightfulness and elegant movement.
- LilianUnisexFrom the lily or descended from Lilium.
- LilianeGirlFrench form of Lillian, from the Latin name Lilium meaning lily.
- LiliasGirlScottish diminutive of Lillian, derived from Elizabeth.
- LilibetGirlMy God is abundance.
- LilibethGirlMy God is abundance.
- LilliaGirlFrom the lily.
- LillianGirlFrom the lily or descended from Elizabeth.
- LillieGirlFrom the lily.
- LillyGirlFrom the lily.
- LilouGirlA French diminutive combining the sound of names like Lili with Louise, or a shortened form of names with the 'lee'…
- LilyGirlThe flower, symbol of purity.
- Lily-RoseGirlThe lily and rose flowers combined.
- Lin (Chinese)UnisexA Chinese name, typically written with characters meaning forest (林) or jade (琳).
- Lina (English)GirlSoft, tender, or graceful; in some contexts, a short form meaning beautiful.
- Lina (Arabic)GirlTender, delicate, or soft in Arabic and Turkish traditions.
- Lina (Sanskrit & North Indian)GirlGraceful and delicate; a name given in Hindi-speaking regions.
- Līna (Lithuanian & Latvian)GirlA short form of Latvian names ending with -lina, originally derived from linden or flax.
- Lina (Lithuanian & Latvian)GirlFeminine form of the masculine name Linas.
- LindaGirlSoft, flexible, tender, from the Germanic element lind; the name coincides with Iberian words meaning beautiful.
- LindenUnisexFrom Old High German linta, referring to the linden tree.
- LindiweGirlDerived from the verb 'linda' in Zulu and related languages: conveys the sense of being long-awaited and cherished.
- LindsayUnisexLake island, from the Celtic root lindos (lake) and Old English ieg (island), originally referring to the region of…
- LindyUnisexOriginally from the Lindy Hop dance, possibly derived from Charles Lindbergh; later a diminutive of Linda.
- LineGirlShort form of Caroline and similar names ending in -line.
- LinnaeaGirlFrom the twinflower, a small delicate flower found in northern climates.
- LinnetGirlFrom the small songbird of the finch family, or a variant of Lynette.
- LinnieGirlA diminutive or affectionate form, primarily from Linda and similar Lin- names.
- LiorUnisexMeans "my light" in Hebrew, combining the possessive particle li (לִי) with or (אוֹר) "light".
- LioraGirlFeminine form of Lior, means "my light" in Hebrew.
- LioritGirlFeminine form of Lior, means "my light" in Hebrew, using the -it feminine suffix.
- LirazUnisexMeans "my secret" in Hebrew, combining the possessive particle li (לִי) with raz (רָז) "secret".
- LironUnisexMeans "my song" or "my joy" in Hebrew, combining the possessive particle li (לִי) with ron (רֹן) "joy" or "song".
- LisGirlShort form of Elisabet: "God's oath" or "God is my oath".
- LisaGirlShort form of Elizabeth, meaning God's oath or God's promise.
- LisakhanyaUnisexXhosa and Zulu for "it is still shining", from sa, "still, continuing", and khanya, "to shine".
- LisandraGirlA Spanish form of the Greek name Lysandra, built from roots for 'to free' and 'man', so understood as one who frees men.
- LiseGirlA short form of Elisabeth or Elizabeth, from Hebrew meaning God's oath.
- LiselotteGirlCombination of Lise (short for Elisabet: "God's oath") and Charlotte: "free woman".
- LisetteGirlA French diminutive of Élisabeth, from Hebrew meaning God's oath.
- LishaGirlExtracted from longer names with a -lisha ending sound.
- LishanUnisexGiven by name references as "prize" or "award" in Amharic; the spelling also echoes the Semitic word for "tongue…
- LisonGirlA French diminutive of Lise, which itself derives from Elisabeth meaning God's oath.
- LissaGirlA short form of Melissa, meaning "bee" in Greek.
- LitaGirlA short form of names ending in -lita, sometimes shortened from names like Carlita or Rosita.
- LitalGirlMeans "my dew" in Hebrew, combining the possessive particle li (לִי) with tal (טַל) "dew".
- LiùsaidhGirlScottish Gaelic form of Lucia or Louisa, derived from Latin Lucius meaning "light-giving".
- LiutgardGirlFormed from Old German liut meaning "people" and gard meaning "enclosure" or "protector".
- LivianaGirlThe feminine counterpart of the Roman name Livianus, an adjective built on the older clan name Livius.
- LivieGirlThe feminine diminutive form of Livius, a Roman male name derived from the Latin "livid" or possibly from the Livian…
- LivnaGirlMeans "white" in Hebrew.
- LivvyGirlA diminutive of Olivia, meaning "olive tree."
- LivyGirlA diminutive of Olivia, meaning "olive tree."
- LizGirlA short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew meaning "God is my oath."
- LizaGirlA short form of Elizabeth or its equivalents in other languages, meaning "God is my oath."
- LizbethGirlA short form of Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
- LizetteGirlA diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
- LizzieGirlA diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
- LizzyGirlA diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
- LluviaGirlSpanish for 'rain', used as a nature word-name for girls.
- Lo-RuhamahGirlHebrew for "not shown compassion", from "not" plus the verb for pitying or loving tenderly.
- LoanGirlFrom Sino-Vietnamese 鸞, referring to a mythological bird associated with good fortune and celestial symbolism.
- LoaneGirlA modern French girls' name derived from the Breton masculine form Elouan, itself connected to Celtic roots meaning…
- LoganUnisexFrom a Scottish place name meaning "little hollow" or "small depression in the land."
- LoisGirlPossibly from Greek loion, "better" or "more desirable"; the exact root is uncertain.
- LoliciaGirlAn elaborated form of Lola, which is short for names like Dolores meaning "sorrows."
- LondonUnisexFrom the city of London, whose meaning is uncertain but possibly Celtic in origin.
- LoniGirlA feminine variant of Lonnie, sometimes used as a shortened form of Leilani.
- LoratoGirlThe Setswana word for "love", built from the verb rata, "to love or like".
- LorelaiGirlA variant of Lorelei, from Germanic origins possibly meaning "murmuring rock" or related to allure and song.
- LorenUnisexA short form of the masculine Laurence or a variant of the feminine Lauren, both derived from the Latin name…
- LoreneGirlA variant of Loren or Lorena, probably influenced by names like Arlene and Serene.
- LorettaGirlPossibly a variant of Lauretta or derived from the Italian place name Loreto, or perhaps an elaboration of various Lor-…
- LoretteGirlA French feminine diminutive form of Laurette or Laura, derived from the Latin laurus meaning laurel, symbolising…
- LoriGirlA short form created from names like Laura, Lorraine and similar names beginning with Lor, carrying the same meaning as…
- LorindaGirlAn elaboration of Lori created by adding the popular English suffix -inda, making it a diminutive of diminutive.
- LornaGirlDerived from the Scottish place name Lorne or the title Marquis of Lorne, possibly related to the legendary Loarn mac…
- LorraineGirlDerived from the Lorraine region of France, whose name originally referred to "the kingdom of Lothar" after the…
- LotteGirlThe Dutch and German pet form of Charlotte, from Germanic karl: "free (wo)man".
- LotusGirlFrom the lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera), a water lily, or the mythological lotus tree, both ultimately derived from…
- LouUnisexA short form of Louise (feminine) or Louis (masculine), both derived from Germanic elements meaning fame and warrior.
- Lou-AnneGirlA modern French compound name combining Lou (a diminutive of Louise, meaning fame and warrior) with Anne (meaning…
- LouaneGirlA modern French name blending Lou (from Louise, meaning fame and warrior) with Anne (meaning grace), written as a…
- LouellaGirlA combination of Lou and the popular English name suffix -ella, creating a fuller form from the diminutive Lou.
- LouisaGirlThe Latinate feminine form of Louis, derived from Germanic elements meaning fame and warrior.
- LouiseGirlThe French feminine form of Louis, derived from Germanic elements meaning fame and warrior, or alternatively fame and…
- LouisetteGirlA French diminutive of Louise, formed with the -ette suffix meaning fame and warrior (from its Germanic roots).
- LouisonUnisexA French diminutive of both Louise and Louis, from Germanic origins meaning renowned warrior.
- LounaGirlA French variant of Luna, derived from Latin luna meaning moon.
- LoveUnisexTaken directly from the English word love, with roots in Old English lufu, expressing the concept of affection and…
- LoyaltyGirlThe quality of being faithful and devoted.
- LuanaGirlPossibly meaning "graceful warrior" or a poetic creation combining elements of Hawaiian and European naming traditions.
- LuannGirlA name possibly joining Lou and Ann into one form, or deriving from Luana.
- LuannaGirlJoining Lou and Anna, or a form related to Luana.
- LubanziUnisexXhosa and Zulu for "it is wide", from the adjective root -banzi, "wide, broad", as in the phrase uthando lubanzi, "love…
- LubutoUnisexFrom Bemba, referring to learning and illumination: the pursuit of wisdom and understanding.
- LuceroUnisexSpanish for a bright or morning star, from luz meaning 'light'.
- LucetteGirlA French diminutive of Lucie, derived from Latin Lucia meaning light-bringing.
- LucianaGirlThe feminine counterpart of the Roman name Lucianus, rooted through Lucius in Latin lux, "light".
- LucieGirlFrench and Czech form of Lucia, from Latin meaning light-bringing.
- LucienneGirlFeminine form of Lucien, from Latin Lucianus meaning light-bringing.
- LucillaGirlAn Ancient Roman pet form of Lucia, sharing its root in Latin lux, "light".
- LucilleGirlFrench form of Lucilla, from Latin meaning light-bringing.
- LucindaGirlShining light, a feminine elaboration conveying brilliance and clarity.
- LuckyUnisexFavored by fortune, blessed with good chance.
- LucrèceUnisexPossibly derived from the Latin lucrum, meaning profit or gain.
- LucyGirlShining light, bringing illumination.
- LudivineGirlA name of Germanic origin, likely deriving from elements related to kinship and friendship.
- LujánGirlFrom Nuestra Señora de Luján, a Marian devotional title and the name of Argentina's patroness.
- LuksaGirlAn adjective in Esperanto meaning sumptuous or luxurious, used as a given name.
- Lula (English)GirlSmall or delicate, often used as a diminutive form.
- LulitGirlBuilt on the Amharic word for "pearl".
- Lulu (Arabic)GirlPearls, representing beauty, purity and value.
- Lulu (English)GirlPearl or precious jewel, representing something valuable and beautiful.
- LumturiGirlFrom the Albanian adjective lumtur, meaning "happy".
- LungileUnisexFrom Zulu and Ndebele, expressing qualities of righteousness, propriety and excellence.
- LuningningGirlFrom Tagalog: radiance or luminosity.
- LutgardeGirlFrom the Germanic elements luit ("people") and gard ("protection, enclosure"): "protector of the people".
- LutgardisGirlDerived from Old Germanic liut meaning "people" and gard meaning "enclosure" or "protector", presented in Latinized…
- LuthandoUnisexXhosa for "it is love", the noun uthando, "love", from the verb -thanda, "to love".
- LuveniaGirlPossibly derived from the Latin word for "lovable" or related to the root meaning "to love".
- LuxUnisexFrom Latin lux: "light".
- LuzmilaGirlA Spanish-shaped form of Ludmila, reheard around luz, 'light', while keeping the original sense of 'dear to the people'.
- LuzvimindaGirlA modern creation combining the names of the Philippines' three major regions: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
- LwandleUnisexA Zulu and Xhosa word referring to the vastness and power of the sea, or more broadly to any large body of water.
- LwinUnisexFrom a Burmese word meaning clear or distinct, used as a given-name element for either gender.
- LydaGirlPossibly "from Lydia," a region in ancient Anatolia, or a variant of Lydia meaning "from Lydia".
- LydiaGirlGreek Lydía: "woman from Lydia", the ancient kingdom in western Asia Minor.
- LylaGirlIsland, with origins in Old French.
- LylahGirlIsland, from Norman French roots.
- LynetteGirlFrom a Welsh place name element meaning lake.
- LynnUnisexA place name derived from Welsh meaning lake.
- LynnaGirlAn elaboration of Lynn, meaning lake.
- LyraGirlFrom Greek lýra, "lyre", the stringed instrument of myth and music.
- LyricUnisexA short poem or song expressing personal emotion, or resembling one in style.
- LysGirlA short form of Elisabeth, and also the French word for lily, creating a double association with both family heritage…
- LysianeGirlA compound name blending the floral imagery of Lys (lily) with Anne (grace), creating a poetic sense of grace embodied…
- LysitheaGirlFrom Greek λύσις (lysis), "a loosening, release", and θεά (thea), "goddess".
- Lyssa (English)GirlA short, independent form of Alyssa, carrying that name's own uncertain meaning rather than one of its own.
- Lyssa (Greek)GirlAncient Greek word for uncontrollable rage or frenzy, personified in myth as the goddess who drives mortals and heroes…
- MaataGirlThe Māori adaptation of the name Martha, borrowed and naturalised into Māori naming conventions.
- MaayanUnisexMeans "spring of water" in Hebrew.
- MabelGirlLovable, or capable of being loved.
- MabellaGirlLovable, or capable of being loved.
- MabelleGirlLovable, or capable of being loved.
- MackenzieUnisexSon of Coinneach, a Scottish given name.
- MacyGirlDerived from a place name originally based on a Gallo-Roman personal name.