Starting With L · Name Guide

200 Unique Baby Names Starting with L (Modern & Unique)

Browse 5,819 baby names starting with L — 3,282 girl names and 1,145 boy names, each with meaning, origin, and popularity ranking.

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  2. Boy Names Starting With L
  3. Unisex Names Starting With L

The L sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. Names starting with L are popular across American, English, France, USA, Italy traditions. Browse all 5,819 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with L

  • 5,819 names starting with L are in our database
  • 3,282 girl names and 1,145 boy names begin with L
  • 573 gender-neutral names also start with L
  • Top origins for L names: American, English, France

Girl Names Starting With L

3,282 girl names starting with L — showing top 100

#10
Luna
Latin
Latin
#20
Lily
England
pure; innocent
#30
Layla
Arabic
night
#40
Lucy
England
light
#53
Leah
Hebrew
weary
#88
Liliana
Italy↑ Rising
of the lily, a flower symbolizing purity and beauty
#198
Lilah
Hebrew↑ Rising
Hebrew
#232
Lilith
Hebrew↑ Rising
Night monster; ghost
#329
Luciana
Italian↑ Rising
Light.
#362
Laura
Latin
laurel
#376
Lilliana
Italy
Lily
#473
Lorelai
Germanic↑ Rising
German
#480
Liana
Italian
to bind
#482
Lyra
Greece↑ Rising
lyre, a stringed musical instrument
#485
Lorelei
Germanic
murmuring rock
#500
Landi
Italy
Land; territory
#501
Ladedra
American
unique, original
#501
Lanetra
American
derived from the name 'Lana', which signifies light or illumination
#502
Lakeyta
American
derived from awakening or rebirth
#503
Leabeth
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#503
Louretha
American
Derived from the name Laura, meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'
#505
Latrinity
American
English
#505
Lakrisha
English
Light of the lake
#506
Letica
Croatia
little lady
#507
Lastarr
USA
Star or star-like
#507
Loriene
American
laurel
#508
Latovia
African
A beloved name with deep roots
#510
Lushus
Unknown
luxurious
#510
Lalainia
American
a variant of the name Lala or a name associated with playfulness
#511
Lachristy
American
Christian faith
#511
Lexys
USA
A modern variation of Alexis, meaning 'defender'.
#511
Lissete
Spain
A diminutive form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.
#512
Lennice
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#512
Lexanie
American
defender of men
#516
Lerae
American
To arise; to be lifted up
#516
Lisaann
American
English
#517
Lanica
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#517
Laurenashley
American
a combination of Lauren and Ashley, often symbolizing honor and ash tree
#518
Lamera
American
Spanish
#518
Latrisa
American
Cheerful
#519
Laterese
American
derived from Latrice, meaning 'noble' or 'noblewoman'
#519
Lilyrae
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#519
Lakan
American
From the lake
#519
Lacinda
American
English
#520
Lincey
English
English
#520
Laverda
Italy
The name Laverda may be derived from the Latin 'Laverda', which refers to the plant 'Lavender', symbolizing purity and c
#520
Leita
Latin
light
#521
Lucell
American
light
#521
Lindola
American
A blend of 'Linda' (meaning beautiful) and '-ola' which may suggest a diminutive form.
#522
Laurelee
American
A variant of the name Laurel, which is derived from the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor.
#523
Lakaysha
American
combination of the prefix 'La' with a variant of 'Kaysha'.
#523
Lexi
American
Defender of mankind
#524
Lanavia
American
A hopeful and bright future
#525
Lameeka
Arabic
Born during the night
#525
Ladelle
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#525
Linnzi
American
English
#526
Liley
English
of the lily flower
#526
Lenda
English
Longing, desire
#527
Leslei
American
A variation of Leslie, often interpreted as 'garden of hollies'.
#527
Lakeiya
American
Derived from the Latin word for 'lake'
#527
Lasheba
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#528
Lakishia
African
a derived form of 'Lakeisha', meaning 'the greatest one'
#529
Libra
Latin
the scales
#529
Learlene
American
Created name
#530
Lavaune
France
From the valley
#531
Liola
Italy
goddess of light
#531
Lissbet
Swedish
God’s promise
#532
Lashuna
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#532
Lavia
Hebrew
delicate; tender
#532
Lorijean
American
Derived from Lori (laurel) and Jean (God is gracious)
#533
Linsday
American
English
#533
Lillyauna
American
English
#534
Loucile
France
light
#535
Ladesha
American
a modern created name, possibly a variation of LaDasha
#535
Lueann
American
A combination of the names 'Lou' (from Louise) and 'Ann', leading to a modern feminine name.
#535
Liette
France
warrior
#536
Laverna
Latin
Latin
#538
Laketha
American
A modern invented name
#538
Ladora
American
Beloved
#538
Lynnetta
American
a variant of Lynette, which means 'lake'
#538
Lysette
French
A diminutive form of the name Lisette, itself derived from Elizabeth meaning 'God is my oath'.
#539
Laralyn
USA
English
#539
Lajada
Philippines
An expression of beauty or elegance, often associated with gracefulness
#539
Leneah
American
English
#539
Lencola
American
a blend of names with uncertain origins
#541
Lottye
American
Diminutive of Charlotte; Free man
#542
Lanecia
American
Possibly derived from a combination of names like Lane and Nacia.
#542
Lashey
American
English
#543
Laderricka
American
English
#544
Laconya
American
English
#544
Lashondria
American
Combination of the names La and Shondria; possibly influenced by the name Sandra, meaning 'defender'
#544
Laquana
American
a variant of the name Laquanda
#544
Lunagrace
American
Grace of the Moon
#545
Lanaisha
American
a combination of 'Lana' and 'Aisha'
#547
Lishia
American
a variant of Alicia; noble
#548
Lolitha
India
Sanskrit
#548
Latieka
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#548
Lasandra
American
Greek
#549
Luevina
Spanish
the light, brightness
#549
Loneta
American
Spanish

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Boy Names Starting With L

1,145 boy names starting with L — showing top 100

#1
Liam
Irish
resolute protector
#9
Lucas
Latin
from Lucania
#12
Levi
Hebrew
meaning 'joined' or 'attached'.
#18
Leo
Latin↑ Rising
lion
#24
Luca
Italian↑ Rising
Italian
#31
Luke
Greece
Greek
#39
Logan
Scotland
Little hollow
#64
Lincoln
American
from the lake colony
#84
Leonardo
Italy
Brave lion
#97
Landon
American
long hill
#375
Luciano
Italy↑ Rising
Light, illumination.
#475
Leonidas
Greek
Lion-like
#500
Lobsang
Tibet
Tibetan
#501
Ladonte
African
English
#503
Lemoine
France
the miller
#506
Liad
Israel
I have my heart
#506
Lekendric
American
strong and powerful
#509
Laquane
American
A unique name with no specific historical meaning, often associated with individuality and modernity.
#512
Lyal
English
English
#512
Lavale
American
Lavale appears to be a modern American variation of the name 'LaValle', meaning 'the valley'.
#512
Lakye
American
Warrior, leader
#513
Lional
English
lion-hearted
#514
Lycurgus
Greece
wolf worker
#516
Lonn
American
to be brave
#516
Lawernce
American
from Laurentum, crowned with laurel
#516
Ludwell
England
Old English
#521
Larrion
Latin
From the meadow
#523
Labron
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#524
Leandro
Spanish↑ Rising
Lion-man
#525
Laterrance
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#528
Leward
American
English
#532
Lejuan
American
the young one
#532
Leum
English
a homonymous variant with various meanings in different cultures
#532
Lyons
France
French
#533
Lucias
Spanish
Light, illumination
#539
Lavont
American
Possibly an invented name based on 'LaVaughn' or similar sounding names.
#541
Loman
American
Meaning 'little' or 'small'.
#553
Lansing
English
Old English
#553
Lamart
France
The son of the land
#555
Lorinza
Italy
from the city of Laurentum, laurel-crowned
#555
Leory
American
the king
#567
Loal
American
gift from God
#568
Letrell
American
Derived from the name Letran; The one who brings
#568
Legrande
France
French
#569
Lovic
Croatia
wolf
#569
Lamare
USA
English
#570
Logun
American
Variant of Logan, meaning 'small hollow'
#571
Larnie
Scotland
Scottish
#574
Lutalo
Luganda
The name means 'the one who causes the people to rise'.
#577
Lenz
Germanic
the one belonging to the spring
#579
Laderian
American
Inspiring Leader
#581
Lajarvis
USA
a creative blend of names like 'Lamar' and 'Jarvis'
#582
Leaford
USA
ford near a leaf-covered area
#582
Lamarc
France
Of the sea, or one who is the son of Marcus.
#583
Latrevious
American
unknown, modern invention
#586
Lanndon
English
long hill
#586
Laveon
American
English
#587
Lendal
English
From the linden tree hill
#588
Lido
Italy
a beach or shore
#589
Lenorris
American
Variant of Lenard - brave as a lion
#595
Landel
American
English
#596
Lumir
Czech Republic
Světlo - 'Light'
#596
Llewynn
Welsh
The son of the moon
#598
Laterrius
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#599
Luisenrique
Spain
Famous warrior
#607
Lontrell
American
a twist of traditional names
#607
Lavel
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#609
Lonney
American
Solemn or cool-headed
#610
Leeward
English
toward the direction away from the wind
#611
Lavarr
American
English
#612
Lemarco
American
from the sea
#613
Luisjavier
Spanish
Combination of Luis and Javier
#617
Landonn
American
derived from 'land', referring to someone who is of the land or a wanderer
#617
Larce
American
derived from 'lars', meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'
#621
Lancaster
English
from the city of Lancaster
#624
Larey
American
English
#627
Leorn
English
lion
#630
Lawence
English
Latin
#631
Ladavian
American
likely a modern name combining elements of 'Lad' and 'Davian'.
#634
Lyiam
American
English
#635
Lemmon
American
A surname of English origin, derived from the Old English 'leof', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'.
#637
Lquentin
France
Latin
#641
Luisfelipe
Spain
Spanish
#642
Luukas
Finnish
bringer of light
#642
Laderius
American
The one who is a soldier
#642
Laquavion
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#644
Lawarren
American
American
#645
Laterian
American
Latin
#645
Labrian
American
English
#649
Lemorris
American
English
#649
Laton
American
the place of light
#649
Luman
English
Illuminated, light
#653
Ladarren
American
he who is brave
#653
Laster
American
one who lasts or endures
#654
Leejay
English
a combination of Lee and Jay
#656
Labyron
Unknown
the meaning is not widely documented, possibly a modern invention or variation of similar names
#658
Leonord
Germanic
German
#661
Lorentz
Germanic
Latin
#662
Leaon
American
lion
#665
Leeanthony
USA
English

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Unisex Names Starting With L

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

#54
Lainey
American↑ Rising
bright, shining light
#55
Lillian
United Kingdom
lily
#61
Leilani
Hawaii↑ Rising
Heavenly flower
#95
Luka
Slavic↑ Rising
Bringer of light
#95
Lydia
Greece
from Lydia
#99
Lyla
USA↑ Rising
Night
#109
Lucia
Italy↑ Rising
Latin
#131
Lorenzo
Italy
Italian
#134
Luis
Spanish
Spanish
#145
Legend
English
a traditional story or myth
#148
Leon
Greece↑ Rising
Meaning 'lion'
#210
Lia
Italy↑ Rising
Italian
#213
Lila
Arabic
night
#236
Lukas
Germanic
bringer of light.
#238
Louis
France
Famous warrior
#240
Leila
Arabic
Night
#243
Lennon
American↑ Rising
Irish
#254
Lane
English
A narrow road or pathway
#257
Lilly
English
lily flower
#261
Lola
Spain
sorrows
#265
Lennox
Scotland↑ Rising
From the elm tree; a place name.
#270
Lena
Germanic
German
#276
Londyn
American
From London
#283
Lucille
France
light
#308
Leonel
Spain↑ Rising
Lion
#312
Laila
Arabic
Arabic
#313
London
United Kingdom
English
#343
Lauren
France
Laurel
#357
Leighton
United Kingdom↑ Rising
meadow town
#413
Lawson
American
Son of Lawrence, 'laurel-crowned'
#416
Lana
American
affectionate or sea
#470
Lewis
English↑ Rising
Germanic
#488
Lucian
Romania↑ Rising
Latin
#494
Lucca
Italian↑ Rising
Italian
#496
Lionel
France↑ Rising
French
#501
Louisa
England
Famous warrior
#508
Loney
American
English
#510
Lyndol
American
Lyndol is thought to be a variant of Lindell, which means 'lime tree hill'.
#511
Lesean
American
English
#516
Lind
Sweden
lime tree
#518
Leona
English
lioness
#518
Lasalle
French
From the hall
#520
Leland
American
English
#522
Lavoris
American
a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning
#524
Luellen
Wales
famous river or lake
#527
Latisha
American
Combination of the name La and Tisha, often considered to signify 'God is my witness'.
#528
Lyne
English
lake, waterfall
#531
Lavonte
American
English
#532
Lundin
Scotland
Scandinavian
#532
Luan
Vietnam
Moon
#537
Lyric
American
English
#539
Loise
France
derived from 'Louise', meaning renowned warrior
#541
Legacy
American↑ Rising
English
#543
Leto
Greece
hidden
#543
Lavar
American
English
#544
Lorne
English
Scottish
#545
Lisandro
Spain
Greek
#554
Levian
Israel
Lion
#558
Lawrence
American
The name means 'from Laurentum' and is commonly linked to laurel trees.
#560
Ledger
English↑ Rising
A keeper of accounts
#565
Lyndan
USA
From the Linden tree hill
#567
Lue
English
light
#573
Laren
American
derived from Lauren, meaning 'laurel'
#575
Larnell
American
English
#578
Lorraine
France
From Lorraine
#583
Leal
Spanish
loyal, faithful
#584
Lina
Arabic↑ Rising
Tender
#584
Lian
Chinese↑ Rising
美丽
#585
Louise
France↑ Rising
famous warrior
#607
Laparis
French
of the sea
#610
Louie
French↑ Rising
famed warrior
#611
Layton
American
from the meadow town
#611
Lile
France
a form of lily, a flower symbolizing purity and renewal
#612
Lexie
American
English
#613
Lashone
American
English
#616
Lijah
USA
My God is Yahweh
#619
Luverne
American
To love
#624
Leverne
English
English
#638
Lesa
American
Derived form of Liza or Lisa, meaning 'God is my oath'
#641
Logen
American
Modern English
#646
Levarn
American
A variation of the name Lavern, which means 'springlike' or 'to bloom'.
#648
Linzy
American
From the lake settlement
#650
Layne
English↑ Rising
path, roadway
#652
Lottie
English
Free woman
#655
Lutrell
American
English
#656
Lafrance
France
the French woman
#660
Laney
American↑ Rising
light or herald
#661
Li
China
plum
#664
Leshaun
American
A modern name variant, potentially derived from the name Shawn, signifying God is gracious.
#665
Loretta
Italy
laurel; victory
#666
Lannie
American
resolute protector
#670
Leslie
Scotland
Scottish
#672
Lucinda
England
light
#675
Lynda
American
Beautiful serpent
#677
Levert
France
French
#677
Levone
American
A modern name that may be derived from 'Leverett', meaning 'young hare'.
#683
Lesly
English
From the garden of holly
#683
Lunden
American
From the grove or the linden trees
#684
Luann
American
English
#692
Leonard
Germanic
Germanic

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