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The L sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. Names starting with L are popular across American, English, France, USA, Italy traditions. Browse all 5,794 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with L

  • 5,794 names starting with L are in our database
  • 3,510 girl names and 1,267 boy names begin with L
  • 223 gender-neutral names also start with L
  • Top origins for L names: American, English, France

Girl Names Starting With L

3,510 girl names starting with L — showing top 100

#18
England↑ Rising
pure; innocent
#25
England↑ Rising
light
#27
Latin
Latin
#30
American↑ Rising
bright, shining light
#36
Arabic
night
#57
United Kingdom
lily
#58
Hebrew
weary
#60
Hawaii↑ Rising
Heavenly flower
#78
Italy
of the lily, a flower symbolizing purity and beauty
#83
Italy↑ Rising
Latin
#92
Greece
from Lydia
#179
Hebrew
Hebrew
#187
Arabic↑ Rising
night
#200
Italy
Italian
#239
France↑ Rising
light
#252
English↑ Rising
lily flower
#259
Arabic↑ Rising
Night
#273
Italian↑ Rising
Light.
#275
Spain
sorrows
#277
Hebrew
Night monster; ghost
#279
Germanic
German
#333
Germanic↑ Rising
German
#379
Latin
laurel
#386
Italian↑ Rising
to bind
#388
American
From London
#401
France
Laurel
#406
American
affectionate or sea
#413
Arabic
Arabic
#429
English↑ Rising
lioness
#435
Greece↑ Rising
lyre, a stringed musical instrument
#441
Germanic↑ Rising
murmuring rock
#446
Italy
Lily
#498
American↑ Rising
from the lake
#500
Italy
Land; territory
#501
American
unique, original
#501
American
derived from the name 'Lana', which signifies light or illumination
#502
American
derived from awakening or rebirth
#503
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#503
American
Derived from the name Laura, meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'
#505
American
English
#505
English
Light of the lake
#506
Croatia
little lady
#507
USA
Star or star-like
#507
American
laurel
#508
African
A beloved name with deep roots
#510
Unknown
luxurious
#510
American
a variant of the name Lala or a name associated with playfulness
#511
American
Christian faith
#511
USA
A modern variation of Alexis, meaning 'defender'.
#511
Spain
A diminutive form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.
#512
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#512
American
defender of men
#516
American
To arise; to be lifted up
#516
France↑ Rising
famous warrior
#516
American
English
#517
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#517
American
a combination of Lauren and Ashley, often symbolizing honor and ash tree
#518
American
Spanish
#518
American
Cheerful
#519
American
derived from Latrice, meaning 'noble' or 'noblewoman'
#519
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#519
American
From the lake
#519
American
English
#520
English
English
#520
Latin
light
#521
American
light
#521
American
A blend of 'Linda' (meaning beautiful) and '-ola' which may suggest a diminutive form.
#522
American
A variant of the name Laurel, which is derived from the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor.
#523
American
combination of the prefix 'La' with a variant of 'Kaysha'.
#524
American
A hopeful and bright future
#524
Wales
famous river or lake
#525
Arabic
Born during the night
#525
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#525
American
English
#526
English
Longing, desire
#527
American
A variation of Leslie, often interpreted as 'garden of hollies'.
#527
American
Derived from the Latin word for 'lake'
#527
American
Combination of the name La and Tisha, often considered to signify 'God is my witness'.
#527
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#528
English↑ Rising
Free woman
#528
English
lake, waterfall
#528
African
a derived form of 'Lakeisha', meaning 'the greatest one'
#529
Latin
the scales
#529
American
Created name
#530
France
From the valley
#531
Italy
goddess of light
#531
Swedish
God’s promise
#532
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#532
Scotland
Scandinavian
#532
Hebrew
delicate; tender
#532
American
Derived from Lori (laurel) and Jean (God is gracious)
#533
American
English
#533
American
English
#535
American
a modern created name, possibly a variation of LaDasha
#535
American
A combination of the names 'Lou' (from Louise) and 'Ann', leading to a modern feminine name.
#535
France
warrior
#536
Latin
Latin
#538
American
A modern invented name
#538
American
Beloved
#538
American
a variant of Lynette, which means 'lake'

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Boy Names Starting With L

1,267 boy names starting with L — showing top 100

#1
Irish
resolute protector
#10
Latin
from Lucania
#12
Hebrew
meaning 'joined' or 'attached'.
#14
Italian↑ Rising
Italian
#19
Latin
lion
#33
Greece
Greek
#53
Scotland
Little hollow
#69
American
from the lake colony
#85
Slavic↑ Rising
Bringer of light
#91
Italy
Brave lion
#117
Italy
Italian
#127
American
long hill
#138
Greece
Meaning 'lion'
#144
Spanish
Spanish
#193
English
a traditional story or myth
#249
France
Famous warrior
#250
English↑ Rising
A narrow road or pathway
#288
Germanic
bringer of light.
#305
Italy↑ Rising
Light, illumination.
#350
Spain
Lion
#381
American↑ Rising
Son of Lawrence, 'laurel-crowned'
#406
Spanish↑ Rising
Lion-man
#425
Italian↑ Rising
Italian
#433
English
Germanic
#462
Romania↑ Rising
Latin
#494
American↑ Rising
English
#500
Tibet
Tibetan
#501
African
English
#503
France
the miller
#506
Israel
I have my heart
#506
American
strong and powerful
#509
American
A unique name with no specific historical meaning, often associated with individuality and modernity.
#510
American
Lyndol is thought to be a variant of Lindell, which means 'lime tree hill'.
#510
Greek
Lion-like
#511
American
English
#512
English
English
#512
American
Lavale appears to be a modern American variation of the name 'LaValle', meaning 'the valley'.
#512
American
Warrior, leader
#513
English
lion-hearted
#514
Greece
wolf worker
#516
American
to be brave
#516
American
from Laurentum, crowned with laurel
#516
England
Old English
#518
French
From the hall
#520
American
The name means 'from Laurentum' and is commonly linked to laurel trees.
#521
Latin
From the meadow
#523
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#525
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#528
American
English
#532
American
the young one
#532
English
a homonymous variant with various meanings in different cultures
#532
France
French
#533
Spanish
Light, illumination
#539
American
Possibly an invented name based on 'LaVaughn' or similar sounding names.
#541
American
Meaning 'little' or 'small'.
#553
English
Old English
#553
France
The son of the land
#554
English
A keeper of accounts
#555
Italy
from the city of Laurentum, laurel-crowned
#555
American
the king
#567
American
gift from God
#568
American
Derived from the name Letran; The one who brings
#568
France
French
#569
Croatia
wolf
#569
USA
English
#570
American
Variant of Logan, meaning 'small hollow'
#571
Scotland
Scottish
#574
Luganda
The name means 'the one who causes the people to rise'.
#575
American
English
#577
Germanic
the one belonging to the spring
#579
American
Inspiring Leader
#581
USA
a creative blend of names like 'Lamar' and 'Jarvis'
#582
USA
ford near a leaf-covered area
#582
France
Of the sea, or one who is the son of Marcus.
#583
American
unknown, modern invention
#586
English
long hill
#586
American
English
#587
English
From the linden tree hill
#588
Italy
a beach or shore
#589
American
Variant of Lenard - brave as a lion
#595
American
English
#596
French
famed warrior
#596
Czech Republic
Světlo - 'Light'
#596
Welsh
The son of the moon
#598
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#606
Scotland↑ Rising
from the land of lakes
#607
American
a twist of traditional names
#607
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#609
American
Solemn or cool-headed
#610
English
toward the direction away from the wind
#611
American
English
#612
American
from the sea
#613
Spanish
Combination of Luis and Javier
#617
American
derived from 'land', referring to someone who is of the land or a wanderer
#617
American
derived from 'lars', meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'
#621
English
from the city of Lancaster
#624
American
English
#627
English
lion
#630
English
Latin
#631
American
likely a modern name combining elements of 'Lad' and 'Davian'.

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Unisex Names Starting With L

223 gender-neutral names starting with L — showing top 100

#80
USA
Night
#214
American↑ Rising
Irish
#342
United Kingdom↑ Rising
meadow town
#431
United Kingdom
English
#508
American
English
#516
Sweden
lime tree
#522
American
a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning
#565
USA
From the Linden tree hill
#583
Spanish
loyal, faithful
#606
Sweden
Famous warrior
#619
American
To love
#624
English
English
#640
American
English
#646
American
A variation of the name Lavern, which means 'springlike' or 'to bloom'.
#655
American
English
#656
France
the French woman
#661
China
plum
#662
American
English
#677
American
A modern name that may be derived from 'Leverett', meaning 'young hare'.
#695
American
English
#701
American
A variant of 'Lauren'
#704
Scotland
from the long stone or rock
#710
American
A derivation possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'friend'
#712
Scotland
Scottish
#717
Scotland
From the elm tree; a place name.
#718
American
A unique spelling variation of 'Lavon', which is derived from 'Lavonne', meaning 'the boy' in Hebrew.
#763
Australia
derived from the name 'Linda', meaning 'beautiful'
#766
English
meadow or garden of the fort
#802
American
famous warrior
#806
American
a variation of Logan, meaning 'little hollow' or 'small meadow'.
#812
English
Variant of Lynne or derived from 'lime tree'.
#816
American
Arabic
#822
Israel
My God is light
#823
Nigeria
One who is beautiful
#824
American
A form of the name 'Lindsay', meaning 'from the island of Lind'
#825
American
A variation of the name Laurel, which signifies a laurel tree or wreath, symbolizing victory and honor
#832
Latvia
laurel, victory
#842
American
the one with charm
#859
American
beloved one
#859
American
English
#886
American
From the linden tree meadow
#888
American
The ruler's gift.
#906
USA
French
#912
Various cultures
The
#923
American
the one who loves
#924
American
Combination of the name 'Lu' (meaning 'light') and 'Gene' (meaning 'noble')
#935
French↑ Rising
Land ruler or territory
#949
American
French
#952
French
to lift or raise
#953
China
Happy Mountain
#957
American
affection, warmth, and deep personal attachment
#977
Hebrew
Tongue, language
#990
American↑ Rising
English
#1003
English
Crowned with laurel
#1023
Vietnam
Vietnamese
#1043
American
Often considered a modern name possibly derived from related names like LaShawn or LaShawn.
#1044
Greek
a flower
#1046
American
God is gracious
#1051
France
famous warrior
#1058
American
Delicate; Elegant
#1068
American
light
#1076
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1081
Australia
English
#1085
Poland
beloved
#1088
American↑ Rising
French
#1095
English
the lavender plant, associated with purity and calmness
#1099
American
a variant of Lindsay or a diminutive of Lynn, meaning 'lake or waterfall'
#1149
American
A combination of Lynn and other names, often interpreted as 'lake' or 'waterfall'.
#1150
American
Lynel is thought to be a combination of names like 'Lynn' and 'Belle', often interpreted as 'lake' or 'waterfall'.
#1160
India
beloved
#1190
Greek
flute, musical instrument
#1209
French
Derived from the word 'loi', meaning 'law', suggesting someone who embodies justice.
#1220
Vietnam↑ Rising
Moon
#1224
English
The Lord is my light
#1264
American
derived from the combination of 'La' and 'Shaw,' meaning ‘the shawl’.
#1282
English
Irish
#1283
English
Helmet or protection
#1284
American
cheerful, happy
#1299
Saudi Arabia
night; nocturnal
#1314
Chinese
to come over, to arrive
#1330
American
a modern variant of 'Laurel', or possibly a phonetic blend suggesting 'wooded area'.
#1330
American
derived from a place name, potentially meaning 'linden tree valley'
#1332
China
Chinese
#1356
American
laurel or bay tree; symbol of victory
#1402
English
path, roadway
#1405
Latin
Latin
#1413
Portugal
A beloved name with deep roots
#1427
France
the fountain
#1443
American
Brave, warrior
#1464
French↑ Rising
Derived from 'laine', meaning 'wool'.
#1471
New Zealand
English
#1481
English
derived from the name Lettice, meaning 'joyful' or 'happy'
#1486
American
From the linden tree valley
#1504
USA
A joyful songbird
#1510
English
English
#1513
China
Beautiful, precious
#1523
Vietnam
Vietnamese
#1544
American
English
#1552
American↑ Rising
child of the champion
#1568
American
famous warrior