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The L sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. This list covers girl names starting with L, popular across American, English, Arabic, Latin, Italy traditions.

Quick facts: girl names starting with L

  • 4,359 girl names start with L in our database
  • 200 shown below, ranked by current popularity
  • Top origins: American, English, Arabic
  • See the full combined list at Starting With L for all genders

Girl Names Starting With L

4,359 girl names starting with L

#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
#80
USA
Night
#83
Italy↑ Rising
Latin
#92
Greece
from Lydia
#179
Hebrew
Hebrew
#187
Arabic↑ Rising
night
#200
Italy
Italian
#214
American↑ Rising
Irish
#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
#342
United Kingdom↑ Rising
meadow town
#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
#431
United Kingdom
English
#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
#508
American
English
#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
Sweden
lime tree
#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 modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning
#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'
#538
French
A diminutive form of the name Lisette, itself derived from Elizabeth meaning 'God is my oath'.
#539
English↑ Rising
Light
#539
USA
English
#539
Philippines
An expression of beauty or elegance, often associated with gracefulness
#539
American
English
#539
American
a blend of names with uncertain origins
#539
France
derived from 'Louise', meaning renowned warrior
#541
American
Diminutive of Charlotte; Free man
#542
American
Possibly derived from a combination of names like Lane and Nacia.
#542
American
English
#543
American
English
#544
American
English
#544
American
Combination of the names La and Shondria; possibly influenced by the name Sandra, meaning 'defender'
#544
American
a variant of the name Laquanda
#544
American
Grace of the Moon
#545
American
a combination of 'Lana' and 'Aisha'
#547
American
a variant of Alicia; noble
#548
India
Sanskrit
#548
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#548
American
Greek
#549
Spanish
the light, brightness
#549
American
Spanish
#549
American
light
#550
American
A unique combination - possibly derived from 'Late' and 'Rica', suggests richness or abundance
#551
USA
An invented name without a traditional meaning; popular in contemporary contexts.
#551
English
From the laurel tree
#552
American
pure, innocent, lily flower
#553
American
The Princess
#553
Scandinavian countries
light
#554
American
Derived from the term 'laurel,' symbolizing victory and achievement.
#555
Arabic
gentle; delicate; soft
#556
American
English
#556
American
a derivative of 'Levana,' meaning 'white' or 'pure'.
#556
American
A variant of the name Laisha, meaning 'one who is cheerful or happy.'
#558
American
laurel; crowned with laurel
#559
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#560
Russia
Cheerful, bright
#560
English
pure
#560
Dutch
lime tree; tender
#560
American
Derived from 'to live', similar to the Hebrew version 'Levi' which means 'joined'.
#561
American
lily
#561
Italian
crown of laurel.
#562
American
English
#564
American
A variant of Laquesha, often associated with lakes or water.
#564
American
Created name, possibly based on variation of LaShawn
#564
France
French
#565
USA
From the Linden tree hill
#565
American
From the meadow's garden
#566
Vietnam
Feminine, gentle
#566
American
the one who is gracious
#566
American
English
#567
English
light
#567
American
Derived from Lachelle; similar to Rachelle
#571
Italy
Derived from 'Lodovica', meaning renowned warrior.
#571
English
graciousness
#571
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#572
Arabic
Tender
#572
American
the one who is loved
#574
French
Shining light
#574
American
Derived from Leticia, meaning joy or happiness
#574
American
a combination of La and Tonjia
#574
American
A modern invented name.
#574
American
She who is respected
#575
Greece
a lyre or musical instrument; from the word 'lygus', a reference to a type of locust
#575
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#575
English
From the land of laurel; crowned with laurel
#576
American
Light of the rose
#576
Denmark
Light
#576
Italian
lioness
#577
American
Variation of Lixie or Lexie
#577
American
Derived from the name Lana, meaning 'afloat' or 'calm as still waters'
#577
English
Latin
#578
American
No specific meaning noted
#580
American
A variation of the name Lynne, lake or waterfall
#580
American
A variant of the name Lindley, meaning 'linden tree meadow'.
#582
American
Derived from the word 'lever' which means 'to lift up'.
#582
American
The name Lamarra is often considered to be a variation of the name Lamara, which may derive from the Spanish word 'lamar
#582
Latin
Of Lesbos, related to the island in Greece.
#583
American
from the happy place
#583
Spanish
loyal, faithful
#583
American
modern, unique variant possibly derived from Alexandria or Lexi
#584
Latin
Latin
#584
English
English
#585
American
A modern, blended name; possibly combining 'La' with 'Deanna'.
#585
American
English
#586
Arabic
Arabic
#586
Hungary
pleasant, joyful
#587
American
A modern variation of Lexi, which is a diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra, meaning 'defender of men'.
#587
English
lake of the island
#588
American
Derived from the word 'love', denoting affection and beauty.
#588
American
A variant of the name Lani.
#589
English
Little lily
#589
American
Scottish Gaelic

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