Names starting with L page 2 of 2
372 names starting with L, from 35 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
- Lina (Lithuanian & Latvian)GirlFeminine form of the masculine name Linas.
- LincolnBoyFrom the English city's Roman name Lindum Colonia, combining Celtic (lake) with Latin (colony).
- 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.
- LindonBoyFrom a surname variant of Lyndon, itself from a place name meaning linden tree valley or enclosure.
- 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.
- LinfordBoyFrom a location name combining flax or linden with ford (river crossing).
- LinkBoyA connection or bond; a short form of Lincoln.
- 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.
- LintonBoyFrom a settlement name combining flax or linden with -ton (town).
- LinwoodBoyFrom a location name combining stream with wood (forest).
- LionelBoyA French diminutive of Léon, derived from Latin leo meaning lion.
- 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.
- LisandroBoyThe Spanish and Portuguese form of Lysander, a Greek name joining roots for 'to free' and 'man'.
- 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".
- LiupoldBoyPossibly an early variant combining Old German liut meaning "people" and bald/pald meaning "bold" or "powerful".
- 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."
- LlorençBoyFrom the Latin Laurentius: "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel".
- LloydBoyFrom a Welsh surname meaning "grey."
- 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…
- LockieBoyA diminutive of Lachlan, a Scottish name meaning "from Lochlan" or relating to Loch (lake).
- LoganUnisexFrom a Scottish place name meaning "little hollow" or "small depression in the land."
- LoïcBoyA Breton rendering of Louis, ultimately from the Germanic roots hlaw (fame) and wig (warrior or strife).
- 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."
- LonBoyA short form of Alonzo, from Germanic origins meaning "noble" or "ready."
- LondonUnisexFrom the city of London, whose meaning is uncertain but possibly Celtic in origin.
- LonginBoyFrom Latin Longinus: the meaning is disputed, possibly "long" or derived from the Longinus family name.
- LoniGirlA feminine variant of Lonnie, sometimes used as a shortened form of Leilani.
- LonnieBoyA short form of Alonzo, from Germanic origins meaning "noble" or "ready."
- LonnyBoyA short form of Alonzo, from Germanic origins meaning "noble" or "ready."
- LorBoyA short form of Laurens, ultimately from Latin: "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel".
- 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…
- LorneBoyFrom the Scottish place name Lorne or the title Marquis of Lorne, both possibly derived from the name of Loarn mac…
- LorraineGirlDerived from the Lorraine region of France, whose name originally referred to "the kingdom of Lothar" after the…
- LothaireBoyThe French adaptation of the Germanic name Lothar, composed of the elements hlot (allotment, fortune) and hari…
- 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.
- LouieBoyA diminutive of Louis, derived from Germanic elements meaning fame and warrior.
- LouisBoyFrench Ludovicus, Latinised from Germanic Ludwig: "famous" + "battle".
- 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.
- LoukaBoyFrench form of Luca, derived from Latin Lucanus meaning from Lucania.
- LounaGirlA French variant of Luna, derived from Latin luna meaning moon.
- LoupBoyFrench form of the Roman name Lupus, from Latin lupus meaning wolf.
- LourensBoyDerived from Laurentius, a Latin name meaning "from Laurentum" (an ancient town).
- LoveUnisexTaken directly from the English word love, with roots in Old English lufu, expressing the concept of affection and…
- LovelBoyA surname-derived name, with Lovel being an alternate spelling of Lowell, which comes from Norman French combining lou…
- LovellBoyA surname-based name derived from Lowell, which combines the Norman French lou (wolf) with a diminutive suffix.
- LovemoreBoyFormed from the English words "love" and "more": a name expressing an abundance of affection and desire.
- LowellBoyFrom an English surname derived from Norman French elements: lou, meaning wolf, and a diminutive suffix.
- LowenBoyA recently created name, possibly deriving from established names like Owen or Rowan, or alternatively from Cornish…
- LoyalBoyFaithful and devoted, unwavering in allegiance.
- 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.
- LucBoyFrench and Welsh form of Lucas, from Latin Lucanus meaning from Lucania.
- LucasBoyLatin Lucas, the source of English Luke: probably a short form of Loukanos, "man from Lucania", in southern Italy.
- 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.
- LucienBoyFrench form of Lucianus, 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.
- LuĉjoBoyA shortened form of Ludoviko (the Esperanto rendering of Ludwig), using the diminutive suffix -jo.
- 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.
- LudoBoyA diminutive form derived from names like Ludovicus or Ludolf, both from Germanic roots meaning "renowned" and "wolf".
- LudovicBoyDerived from Germanic roots meaning fame and warrior, conveying the sense of a celebrated fighter.
- LudovicusBoyThe Latinized form of the Old Germanic Hludwig, combining hludda meaning "famous" and wig meaning "battle" or "war".
- LudovikoBoyThe Esperanto version of the name Ludwig, meaning "famous in war" from Germanic roots.
- LujánGirlFrom Nuestra Señora de Luján, a Marian devotional title and the name of Argentina's patroness.
- LukeBoyFrom Latin Lucas, itself the Greek name Loukas, probably shortened from Loukanos, "belonging to Lucania," a region of…
- LuksaGirlAn adjective in Esperanto meaning sumptuous or luxurious, used as a given name.
- Lula (English)GirlSmall or delicate, often used as a diminutive form.
- Lula (Portuguese)BoyAffectionate or shortened form derived from a longer name.
- 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".
- LutherBoyArmy of the people, a name with strong historical and reformist associations.
- 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.
- LyallBoyWolf, derived from an ancient Germanic word for the wild animal.
- LyamBoyA name suggesting protection and determination, derived from Irish roots connected to will and strength.
- 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.
- LykosBoyFrom Greek λύκος (lykos), "wolf".
- LykourgosBoyFrom Greek λύκος (lykos), "wolf", and ἔργον (ergon), "work"; usually read together as "wolf-work", perhaps in the sense…
- LylaGirlIsland, with origins in Old French.
- LylahGirlIsland, from Norman French roots.
- LyleBoyIsland, derived from a Norman French geographical term.
- LynceusBoyFrom Greek λύγξ (lynx), the wild cat, traditionally said to refer to his unusually sharp eyesight.
- LyndonBoyLinden tree hill, a geographical reference to a linden-covered hillside.
- LynetteGirlFrom a Welsh place name element meaning lake.
- LynnUnisexA place name derived from Welsh meaning lake.
- LynnaGirlAn elaboration of Lynn, meaning lake.
- LynxBoyA type of wild cat with tufted ears and a short tail.
- 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…