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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
#522
A variant of the name Laurel, which is derived from the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor.
#535
A combination of the names 'Lou' (from Louise) and 'Ann', leading to a modern feminine name.
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Boy Names Starting With L
1,267 boy names starting with L — showing top 100
#509
A unique name with no specific historical meaning, often associated with individuality and modernity.
#512
Lavale appears to be a modern American variation of the name 'LaValle', meaning 'the valley'.
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Unisex Names Starting With L
223 gender-neutral names starting with L — showing top 100
#718
A unique spelling variation of 'Lavon', which is derived from 'Lavonne', meaning 'the boy' in Hebrew.
#825
A variation of the name Laurel, which signifies a laurel tree or wreath, symbolizing victory and honor
#1043
Often considered a modern name possibly derived from related names like LaShawn or LaShawn.
#1150
Lynel is thought to be a combination of names like 'Lynn' and 'Belle', often interpreted as 'lake' or 'waterfall'.