Names starting with L
372 names starting with L, from 35 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
- LaarniGirlThe etymology of this Tagalog name is not well-documented.
- LaceyUnisexDerived from the surname Lacy, which comes from a Norman place name, possibly of Gaulish origin.
- LacyUnisexFrom a surname derived from Lassy, a town in Normandy, possibly of Gaulish origin deriving from a personal name…
- LaddaGirlFrom Thai ลัดดา (Ladda), the Thai form of Lata, itself from Sanskrit latā, "creeper, vine".
- LadiGirlFrom Hausa Lahadi, "Sunday" (itself from Arabic al-ahad, "the first day"); given to a girl born on that day.
- LadyGirlLady derives from Old English hlæfdige, a compound element referring to someone who kneads dough, which eventually…
- LaetitiaGirlFrom the Latin laetitia, meaning "joy" or "happiness."
- LagleGirlDerived from the Estonian word for a water bird known for its grace and loyalty, lagle refers to the goose.
- LaiaGirlA diminutive form of Eulalia, derived from Greek eu- ("well") and lalein ("to speak"): "eloquent, well-speaking".
- LailaGirlFrom Arabic Layla: "night".
- LaineGirlThe Estonian word for the ripples and undulations that move across the surface of water.
- LairdBoyA Scottish word denoting an estate owner of significant social standing.
- LakeUnisexFrom the English word for an inland body of water, ultimately derived from Latin lacus.
- LakelynnGirlAn elaboration of Lake, combining the nature word with the popular feminine suffix -lyn.
- LakhdarBoyFrom the Arabic الأخضر (al-ʾakhḍar): "the green one", derived from the root أخضر (akhḍara) meaning "green".
- LakshmanaBoyFrom Sanskrit लक्ष्मण (lakṣmaṇa), "bearing (auspicious) marks", built on लक्ष्मन् (lakṣman), "mark, token".
- LakshmiUnisexFrom Sanskrit लक्ष्मी (lakṣmī), "mark, sign", the name of the goddess who marks out good fortune.
- LaliaGirlA short form of Eulalia, a name derived from Greek meaning "well-spoken" or "eloquent".
- LalitaGirlFrom Sanskrit ललित (lalita), "playful, charming, desired".
- LallieGirlA diminutive of Lalage, a classical name from Greek meaning "to chat" or "to babble".
- LallyGirlA diminutive of Lalage, a classical name from Greek meaning "to chat" or "to babble".
- LaloecenBoyThe meaning is uncertain; possibly related to Old Welsh elements, but the etymology is not securely established.
- LamarBoyA surname with French Normandy roots referring to a body of water.
- LambaerBoyFrom Old High German: "land" + "famous".
- LamechBoyA Hebrew name of uncertain sense, sometimes tied loosely to a root meaning "to bring low".
- LamineBoyA shortened form of Al-Amin, from the Arabic الأمين (al-ʾamīn): "the trustworthy one", "the faithful one", derived from…
- LamisGirlLamis conveys gentleness and smoothness in Arabic, evoking tactile softness.
- LamontBoyA Scottish surname with Norse-Gaelic heritage referring to a legal official.
- LamyaGirlLamya draws from the poetic Arabic root لمى (lamā), referring to the warmth and colour of lips, a classical image of…
- LanaGirlA short form of Alana or Svetlana, names with different origins but sharing the same short form in English.
- LanceBoyPossibly from Lanzo, a short form of Germanic names with the land element, or from the Old French word for spear.
- LandonBoyAn Old English place name referring to an elevated terrain feature.
- LandryBoyA French name from the Germanic roots meaning "land" and "ruler."
- LaneBoyA surname from the English word for a narrow road or pathway.
- LaneyGirlA diminutive of Elaine, ultimately derived from Helen or Hellen, of Greek origin meaning "bright" or "shining light".
- LanfordBoyAn Old English place name referring to an extended river crossing.
- LangdonBoyA person from a long hill, derived from Old English lang (long) and dun (hill).
- LangelihleBoyCombines Zulu elements meaning "beautiful" and "day": a name expressing brightness and loveliness.
- LangstonBoyA place name derived from Old English words for 'long' and 'stone', originally referring to a settlement in a location…
- LaniGirlFrom Hawaiian: "sky", "heaven", "royal", or "majesty".
- LannyBoyA short form for any name that starts with Lan-, such as Lance or Landon.
- LaraGirlA short form of Larisa, ultimately from an ancient Roman family name.
- LarissaGirlA Greek mythological name of unknown meaning, borne by a nymph linked to the city of Larissa.
- LarkGirlFrom the English word for a small songbird known for its melodious morning song.
- LarryBoyA short form of Laurence, ultimately from Latin Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum'.
- LatifBoyLatif expresses kindness and gentleness in Arabic, representing qualities of refinement and subtle strength.
- LatifaGirlLatifa is the feminine form of Latif, conveying qualities of kindness, gentleness and refined grace in Arabic.
- LaugeBoyFrom Old Norse Félagi: "companion, fellow, partner".
- LauraGirlFrom Latin laurus meaning 'laurel', symbolizing victory and honour in ancient Rome.
- LaureenGirlAn elaboration and variant form of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'laurel'.
- LaurelGirlFrom the laurel tree, ultimately from Latin laurus, symbolizing victory and honour.
- LaurenUnisexA variant or feminine form of Laurence, from Latin Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum'.
- LaurenaGirlAn elaboration of Lauren, from Latin laurus meaning 'laurel'.
- Laurence (English)BoyFrom Latin Laurentius, literally 'from Laurentum', an ancient Roman city.
- Laurence (French)GirlThe French feminine form of Laurentius, from Latin 'from Laurentum'.
- LaurenciaGirlThe feminine form of Laurence, from Latin Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum'.
- LaureneGirlAn elaboration of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'laurel'.
- LaurentinBoyA French masculine form derived from Laurentinus, itself from the Latin name for the laurel tree, symbolizing honour…
- LaurentineGirlThe French feminine form of Laurentinus, derived from the Latin name for the laurel tree, symbolizing honour and…
- LauressaGirlA diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'laurel'.
- LauretteGirlA French diminutive of Laura, created with the common -ette suffix.
- LaurianeGirlA French form of Lauriana, derived from the Latin name for the laurel tree, symbolizing honour and victory.
- LaurianneGirlA French name that may be a variant of Lauriane or a combination of Laure and Anne.
- LaurineGirlA French elaboration of Laure, derived from the Latin name for the laurel tree, symbolizing honour and victory.
- LaurissaGirlAn elaboration of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'laurel'.
- LauritsBoyFrom Latin Laurentius: "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel".
- LauritzBoyFrom Latin Laurentius: "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel".
- LavenderGirlFrom the English word for the aromatic flowering plant, or the pale purple colour it produces.
- LaverneUnisexFrom an alder tree, ultimately from the Gaulish word for alder.
- LavonneGirlA blend of the prefix 'La' with Yvonne, combining phonetic elements from both parts.
- LawahizGirlLawahiz refers to glances or looks in Arabic, evoking moments of connection or attraction.
- LawalBoyFrom Arabic awwal, "first".
- LawanGirlFrom Thai ลาวัณย์ or ลาวัลย์ (Lawan), "beauty, charm", from Sanskrit lāvaṇya.
- LawrenceBoyOne from Laurentum, a city in ancient Latium, or a laurel wearer.
- LawrieBoyShort form of Lawrence, from Latin Laurentius: "from Laurentum".
- LawsonBoySon of Laurence or son of Lawrence.
- LayanGirlLayan expresses softness and delicate qualities in Arabic, derived from the verb لان (lāna) meaning "to be soft" or "to…
- LaylaGirlFrom Arabic: "night".
- LaythBoyLayth means "lion" in Arabic, symbolizing strength, courage and majesty.
- LaytonBoyA town with a leek garden.
- LazBoyInformal shortening of Larry or Laurence.
- LazareBoyThe French form of Lazarus, derived from the Hebrew name meaning "God is my help."
- LazarusBoyThe Latin shape of Greek Lazaros, itself built on Hebrew Eleazar, "God has helped".
- LeahGirlProbably from a Hebrew word meaning "weary" or "grieved."
- LéandreBoyThe French form of Leander, from Greek meaning "lion" and "man," literally "man-lion."
- LéaneGirlA modern French name, possibly combining Léa and Anne.
- LeannGirlA combination of Lee and Ann.
- LeannaGirlPossibly a variant of Liana, or a combination of Lee and Anna.
- LeanneGirlA combination of Lee and Anne.
- LeanoraGirlA shortened form of Eleanora.
- LeatriceGirlPossibly a combination of Leah and Beatrice.
- LebanahBoyFrom an old poetic Hebrew word for "moon", built on the root for "white".
- LebogangUnisexA Setswana command form of go leboga, "to thank": together it reads as "be thankful" or "give thanks".
- LebohangUnisexSesotho for "be thankful", an exhortation built from the verb for thanking.
- LeciaGirlA shortened form of Alicia, Felicia, or Letitia.
- LedgerBoyDerived from the Germanic name Leutgar, meaning 'people's spear'.
- LeeUnisexFrom a clearing or meadow.
- LeeannGirlA combination of Lee and Ann.
- LeeloGirlThe Estonian term for traditional songs passed through generations, carrying cultural memory and community expression.
- LeftyBoyDescriptive nickname for a left-handed person.
- LegacyUnisexSomething inherited from a predecessor; heritage or bequest.
- LegendBoyA story about the past or a heroic character from such a story.
- LehuaUnisexFrom Hawaiian: "ohia flower", the blossom of the native Hawaiian ohia tree.
- Lei (Chinese)UnisexFrom Chinese characters: 磊 (lěi) meaning "pile of stones, openness, or integrity" (typically associated with masculine…
- 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.
- LelandBoyFallow land, from Old English elements denoting an uncultivated field.
- LelisaBoyThought to come from an Oromo verb root tied to praising or admiring someone, giving the sense of an admirer.
- LeliseGirlThe feminine match to Lelisa, sharing a stem said to carry the sense of an admirer.
- LemBoyShort for Lemuel, meaning dedicated to God or spoken for by God.
- LemoineBoyThe monk, from French le moine.
- LemuelBoyHebrew for "devoted to God" or "belonging to God", from a short preposition plus El, "God".
- LenBoyShort for Leonard, meaning brave lion.
- LenchoBoySaid to carry the sense of "lion" in Oromo, evoking strength and courage.
- LeneGirlShort form of Helene or Magdalene: "light" or "from Magdala".
- LeninBoyTaken from the surname of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, the Russian revolutionary who led the Soviet Union's founding, and…
- 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.
- LennyBoyDiminutive of Leonard, meaning brave lion.
- LenoraGirlLight, from Eleanor and Elenora, ultimately from Greek elements meaning bright or shining.
- LenoreGirlLight, derived from Eleanor meaning bright or shining.
- LenoxBoyPlace of elms, variant of Lennox from a Scottish district name.
- LeolaGirlLion, feminine form of Leo derived from Latin leo.
- LeonaGirlLion, feminine form of Leon derived from Latin leo.
- LeonardBoyBrave lion, from Old German elements meaning lion and brave or hardy.
- 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.
- LeroyBoyThe king, from French le roi.
- LesBoyShort form of Leslie or Lester.
- 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.
- LesterBoyThe name connects to a place in central England and the Roman military tradition through its location etymology.
- 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.
- LeutwinBoyCombines Old German liut meaning "people" and wini meaning "friend".
- Lew (English)BoyOften a short form of Lewis (French origin meaning famous warrior) or Llewellyn (Welsh origin meaning lion-like).
- Lew (Polish)BoyFrom Latin meaning lion, the name carries associations with strength and nobility.
- LewinBoyDerived from the Old English name Leofwine, combining elements meaning beloved and friend.
- LewisBoyA medieval English form of Louis, stemming from Germanic roots related to fame and warrior traditions.
- LexBoyA short form of Alexander, deriving from Greek roots meaning defender of people or protector.
- 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.
- LeytonBoyFrom the farm or meadow.
- LhamoUnisexTibetan for "goddess", from lha, "god, deity", and the feminine ending mo.
- LibbyGirlMy God is abundance.
- LibertyUnisexFreedom.
- LiddyGirlMy God is abundance or protection.
- LievenBoyPossibly from Germanic elements meaning "lion" and "friend".
- 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.
- LimbaniBoyFrom Chewa, expressing the quality of strength and resilience.
- LimbikaniBoyFrom Chewa, conveying the virtue of diligence and industriousness.
- Lin (French)BoyA multilingual variant of the classical Latin name Linus.
- 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.