Baby Names Starting With L

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The L sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. Names starting with L are popular across American, English-speaking countries, Italy, France, Greece traditions. Browse all 6,061 names below, or filter by gender to narrow your search.

resolute protector

[Roman Mythology]

Means "the moon" in Latin. Luna was the Roman goddess of the moon, frequently depicted driving a white chariot through the sky.

meaning 'joined' or 'attached'.

Derived from Latin leo meaning "lion", a cognate of LEON. It was popular among early Christians and was the name of 13 popes, including Saint Leo the Great who asserted the dominance of the Roman bishops (the popes) over…

bringer of light; light

English form of the Greek name Λουκας (Loukas) which meant "from Lucania", Lucania being a region in southern Italy (of uncertain meaning). Luke was a doctor who travelled in the company of the apostle Paul.

bright, shining light

Probably originally a diminutive of ELIZABETH. It may also be considered an elaborated form of LILY, from the Latin word for "lily" lilium. This name has been used in England since the 16th century.

Heavenly flower

from the lake colony

of the lily, a flower symbolizing purity and beauty

Bringer of light

Feminine form of LUCIUS. Saint Lucia was a 4th-century martyr from Syracuse. She was said to have had her eyes gouged out, and thus she is the patron saint of the blind.

Italian and Spanish form of Laurentius (see LAURENCE (1)). Lorenzo de' Medici (1449-1492), known as the Magnificent, was a ruler of Florence during the Renaissance.

Spanish form of LOUIS.

a traditional story or myth

Hebrew-speaking countries

Night; Night, dark beauty

Bringer of good news.; Weary.

Hebrew-speaking regions

Night monster; ghost

bringer of light.

Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Leannáin, which means "descendant of Leannán". The name Leannán means "lover" in Gaelic. This surname was borne by musician John Lennon (1940-1980), a member of the Beatles.

English-speaking countries

A narrow road or pathway

English-speaking countries

From the elm tree; a place name.

Scandinavian, German and Polish short form of HELENA or MAGDALENA, and a Russian short form of YELENA.

Night; dark beauty; Delicate; night

From the name of the capital city of the United Kingdom, the meaning of which is uncertain. As a surname it was borne by the American author Jack London (1876-1916).

Italian-speaking countries

Latin-speaking countries

Light, illumination.

Variant of LILLIAN.

Son of Lawrence, 'laurel-crowned'

affectionate or sea

alluring enchantress; a siren or a water spirit

Italian-speaking countries

lyre, a stringed musical instrument

Romanian and English form of LUCIANUS. Lucian is the usual name of Lucianus of Samosata in English.

From Lucania; Light

French diminutive of LÉON. A notable bearer is Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi (1987-).

Land; territory

unique, original

a combination of La and Donte, meaning noble or enduring

derived from the name 'Lana', which signifies light or illumination

derived from awakening or rebirth

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from the name Laura, meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'

A modern interpretation related to the concept of the Holy Trinity.

Light of the lake

I have my heart

strong and powerful

Star or star-like

A beloved name with deep roots

a derivative of 'lonely' or a name of attachment to a place

A unique name with no specific historical meaning, often associated with individuality and modernity.

English-speaking countries

Lyndol is thought to be a variant of Lindell, which means 'lime tree hill'.

a variant of the name Lala or a name associated with playfulness

a modern variant of Leshan, possibly relating to 'gifted' or 'talented'

Christian faith

A modern variation of Alexis, meaning 'defender'.

A diminutive form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

Lavale appears to be a modern American variation of the name 'LaValle', meaning 'the valley'.

defender of men

Warrior, leader

English-speaking countries

To arise; to be lifted up

God's promise; Graced by God

from Laurentum, crowned with laurel

A beloved name with deep roots

a combination of Lauren and Ashley, often symbolizing honor and ash tree

One who is precious.

English-speaking countries

derived from Latrice, meaning 'noble' or 'noblewoman'

A beloved name with deep roots

a variation of Lucinda, meaning 'light' or 'illumination'

English-speaking countries

lake, island of linden trees

The name Laverda may be derived from the Latin 'Laverda', which refers to the plant 'Lavender', symbolizing purity and c

Latin American Countries

From a surname, originally from an English place name, which meant "fallow land" in Old English. A famous bearer was the politician, businessman and Stanford University founder Leland Stanford (1824-1893).

A blend of 'Linda' (meaning beautiful) and '-ola' which may suggest a diminutive form.

From the meadow

a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning

A variant of the name Laurel, which is derived from the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor.

A beloved name with deep roots

combination of the prefix 'La' with a variant of 'Kaysha'.

Defender of mankind

A hopeful and bright future

Spanish-speaking countries

famous river or lake

Born during the night

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

A variation of Lindsay.

English-speaking countries

of the lily flower

English-speaking countries

Longing, desire

A variation of Leslie, often interpreted as 'garden of hollies'.

Derived from the Latin word for 'lake'

Combination of the name La and Tisha, often considered to signify 'God is my witness'.

A beloved name with deep roots

guardian of the people

English-speaking countries

lake, waterfall

a derived form of 'Lakeisha', meaning 'the greatest one'

From the valley

A modern American adaptation

goddess of light

God’s promise

A beloved name with deep roots

From the grove; Moon

Hebrew-speaking regions

delicate; tender

English-speaking countries

a homonymous variant with various meanings in different cultures

Derived from Lori (laurel) and Jean (God is gracious)

from the lion; descendant of the lion

from the island of Lincoln

A modern amalgamation of 'Lily', representing purity and beauty, and 'Alana', which means 'little rock'.

Spanish-speaking countries

Light, illumination

a modern created name, possibly a variation of LaDasha

A combination of the names 'Lou' (from Louise) and 'Ann', leading to a modern feminine name.

[Roman Mythology]

Meaning unknown. Laverna was the Roman goddess of thieves and thievery.

Means simply "lyric, songlike" from the English word, ultimately derived from Greek λυρικος (lyrikos).

A modern invented name

a variant of Lynette, which means 'lake'

A diminutive form of the name Lisette, itself derived from Elizabeth meaning 'God is my oath'.

calm, tranquil lake

Possibly an invented name based on 'LaVaughn' or similar sounding names.

An expression of beauty or elegance, often associated with gracefulness

A modern variant of the name Elena, which means 'bright, shining light'.

a blend of names with uncertain origins

derived from 'Louise', meaning renowned warrior

Diminutive of Charlotte; Free man

Meaning something passed down; a bequest or inheritance.

Meaning 'little' or 'small'.

Possibly derived from a combination of names like Lane and Nacia.

A variant spelling of Lacey, meaning 'from Lassy', a town in Normandy.

a modern American name, possibly a variant of LaDerrick, suggesting 'of Derrick' or 'the descendant of Derrick'

to shine brightly

a place of abundance

Combination of the names La and Shondria; possibly influenced by the name Sandra, meaning 'defender'

a variant of the name Laquanda

Grace of the Moon

Spanish form of LYSANDER.

a combination of 'Lana' and 'Aisha'

a variant of Alicia; noble

Goddess of the earth

A beloved name with deep roots

Defender of mankind.; Protector.

Spanish-speaking countries

the light, brightness

a variant of 'lonely' or 'solitary'

A unique combination - possibly derived from 'Late' and 'Rica', suggests richness or abundance

An invented name without a traditional meaning; popular in contemporary contexts.

From the laurel tree

pure, innocent, lily flower