Names that Starts With "L"

This spelling is more commonly used in North America and Australia.

A variant of Darius.

Modern coinage. LaMarcus is a blend of the the preffix 'la' and the name Marcus.

Often mistaken as a short form of Lancelot. It is also been associated with the Old French word for the weapon, lance.

Famous Lances include cyclist Lance Armstrong.

Respelling of Landon.

Originally a surname which was derived from an Old English place name

Respelling of Landon.

Modern coinage. LaTrell or Latrell is possibly adapted from the English surname Luttrell meaning "otter".

Anglicized spelling of Laurence.

This name was originally used as a surname.

A variant spelling of the name Lane, Layne is commonly encountered as a surname.

Anglicized spelling of the surname, Leighton.

Spanish, Portuguese and Italian variant of Leander.

This name was taken from the Latin noun 'leo', meaning 'lion' (itself from the Greek 'leon'). Leo is slowly climbing in popularity - it reached the 236th spot in the US charts in 2006. Ex-British Prime Minister Tony Blair used it for his son in 2000, a hi

English, German and Polish form of Leo. It is spelled as Léon in French.

León is a province in Spain, it's capital is also called León. León is also the name of a car made by SEAT.

Russian Bolshevik revolutionary, Leon Trotsk

St. Leonard of Noblac is the patron saint of birthing mothers, prisoners and the mentally ill.

Other famous Leonards include singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, composer Leonard Bernstein and actor Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock in 'Star Trek

Famous bearers include Italian Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci - most famous for his painting the 'Mona Lisa' but also a skilled architect, inventor, scientist, musician and writer. It's more recent popularity may be attributed to actor Leonardo Di

This is the variant used in Spain, Portugal and Italy.

Likely from the place name, Leicester, or in the 10th century "Ligora caester" more or less meaning Ligora's fort.

Levi is a Hebrew name used in the Old Testament of the Bible. Levi was the name of one of the sons of Jacob. His descendants, the Levites, were the priests of Israel.

It is also the name of a popular brand of jeans, Levi-Strauss.

This is actually an Armenian variant of Leon, now used as a given name in North America.

Lewis is a long accepted English spelling of the French name, Louis. It was the 20th most popular boy's name in the UK in 2006 and 2nd in Scotland, but was ranked only 678th in the US. The Isle of Lewis is one of the islands off the west coast of Scotland

This name is a short form of the Irish name Uilliam (William) which is now use independently as a given name. As a Hebrew name, Liam means "my people; I have a nation".

Famous bearers include 'Oasis' singer Liam Gallagher, former Irish Tao

The original Lincoln is a city in England, although there are now Lincolns all over the world. It was taken as a surname and is now becoming popular as a first name (it was the 300th most popular boy's name in the US in 2006). For those who don't live nea

Linden can also be a variant of the name Lyndon. The linden tree is a deciduous tree known as a "lime" tree in British English, though not related to the citrus tree of the same name.

French first name, pet form of Léon. It is also an English surname from which the English usage of the name is probably derived. The French pronounciation is lee-YO-nel.

Anglicized spelling of the traditional Lachlan.

Originally a surname which was derived from a Scottish place name

Pet form of Alonzo.

Lorenzo de' Medici was the ruler of Florence during the Italian Renaissance. His grandson was also named Lorenzo, and was the father of French queen Catherine de' Medici.

Lorenzo's Oil is used as a treatment for ALD (Adrenoleukodystrophy).

Anglicised nickname for Louis.

Louis is a traditional and still very popular French name related to Clovis and Ludovic.
The Germanic Chlodowig, derived from 'hold' ("glory, fame") and 'wig' ("warrior), was simplified to Clovis. The Latin form of Clovis became Clodovico, which ga

Italian form of Luke.

Famous bearers include Lucian of Samosata -an Assyrian satirist, St Lucian of Antioch and British painter Lucian Freud.

St Luke was the author of the Biblical books of Luke and of the Acts of the Apostles. He is traditionally seen as being a physician or a doctor.

Luke was ranked as the 17th most popular boy's name in the UK in 2006, but was rated 43rd in t

Most famous bearer of this surname turned personal name is 36th President of the United States Lyndon B. Johnson. Other famous bearers include political activist and economist Lyndon LaRouche,

From the surname, Lassy

A modern respelling of Lacey.

Alternate spelling of Lacey.

Lacy and its variants originated as a Norman place-name; today, it is used largely as a first name. The original name meant "from Lassy," but the name has evolved today to be identical to the English word "lacy," meaning "lace-like" or "lace-covered."

Modern coinage. Ladonna is a blend of the prefix 'la' and the name Donna, from the Italian meaning "lady".

Pet form of Elaine

Modern coinage of unknown origin. Could possibly be a modern variation on the traditional Aisha. Boosted in modern popularity in the US by Mexican actress Laisha Wilkens.

A name creating by combining Kendra with the prefix La-.

Modern coinage; variant of Lakeisha.

Modern coinage; variant of Lakeisha.

The origin of this name is unknown. It is possibly from Alana or Alan and in Latin the word lana means "wool". However, there's no definite connection to this name.

Modern coinage. Some have suggested Laquita to be a blend of the preffix 'la' with the Spanish term of endearment "chiquita".

Larissa is a Greek city, the capital of Thessaly. It is situated in an area that has been inhabited for 12000 years. Larissa is also the name of a moon of Neptune. In Greek mythology, Larissa was a nymph from Thessaly.

Modern coinage; derived from the name Shawn.

This spelling variation is rarely used as simpler forms have taken its place.

In the 19th century, this name relates from the Middle English word for tree, "lorel" although the name was also recorded in the 16th century as a pet form of Laura.

There are various trees that contain laurel in their name, but the Bay Lau

This name is thought to have first come into popular use with the actress Lauren Bacall who starred in films with Humphrey Bogart in the 1940's. The name was wildly popular in the 1960's and peaked again in the late 1980s. Originally a rarely used pet f

Alternate spelling of Lauren.

In Persian and Arabic poetry, Layla was a beautiful girl with whom the poet Majnun fell in love. When Majnun asked for her hand in marriage, Layla's father refused to give his permission to the match. Layla was married off to another man and later died.

This name may come from the name, Lee or in more modern terms it could also be a nickname for Azalea.

Léa is also the French form of Leah, it is pronounced LAY ah. It is currently a popular name in France, and in Quebec.

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This name may also be taken from the Hebrew word meaning "wild cow" or "gazelle".

Biblically, Leah is the wife of Jacob and the older sister of Rachel. Jacob laboured for seven years for Leah's father Laban to win Rachel's hand. On his wed

This is the feminine form of Leander.

Possibly a converted spelling of Liane but more likely the simple combination of Lee and Anne.

Princess Leia is a fictional character of the Star Wars galaxy.

Leila is a common Persian name that has recently gained a measure of popularity in the English-speaking world.

One famous bearer of this name was Leona Helmsley, a New York real estate developer who became infamous as the "Queen of Mean."

Spanish and Portuguese variation of of Letitia.

A nickname for Alexandra, Alexis or Alex.

A name coming from a brand of luxury cars. The word Lexus itself has no meaning and was created as something pleasing to the ear that would be easily remembered. Lexus was used in the first part of the 21st century and is part of a trend to use luxury b

A variant transcription of Laila.

Shortened form of names ending in -lia, such as Rosalia, but also Cornelia, Julia etc. In the English speaking world it could be an alternate spelling for Leah.

Lianas are climbing vines. The Suzuki Aerio car is called the Suzuki Liana outside of North America.

This name started as a nickname for Elizabeth but is now used as a given name on its own.

A name from the New Testament.

Simple spelling for Leila.
As a Sanskrit name, Lila [lee-LAH] was the name of a queen who was enlightened by the Goddess Saraswati.

Lilia is the plural of the Latin 'lilium', meaning "lily".

Lilia is also a Hebrew name which literally means "to me, to god" – whatever I own belongs to God also.

This name was first recorded in the 16th century as a diminutive of Elizabeth. It is now more commonly considered to be connected with the name Lily.
Lilian also happens to be the French male form of Liliane.

Liliana may be derived from Lilia (from the Latin for "lilies").

It may also be a modern combination of Lily and Anna; or related to Elizabeth, from the Hebrew meaning "God's oath".

Lillian Bounds was the wife of animator Walt Disney. Lillian Gish and Lillian Roth were American actresses, and Lillian Hellman was a playwright. The name was most popular around 1900, and these four examples of bearers of the name Lillian were all born w

Lillie is a nickname for Lillian, but is also used as a name in its own right...perhaps as an alternate spelling to the botanical name Lily.

Lily is the name of a flower and is ultimately derived from the Latin word lilium. They are often showy, with a noticeable scent and long stamens. 'Lily' is also used in the names of other plants such as the water lily (Latin name Nymphaeaceae) - which fl

Respelling of Liliana.

Lina is a name in both the Arabic and Hausa languages. It is also used as a nickname for names ending in -lina, such as Carolina.

The Linda used in English is of modern coinage and uncertain derivation.

This short form of Elisabeth is extremely popular as a full given name.

The French pronounciation of the name is [lee ZET].
It is a French petform of Elizabeth.
Alongside with Lison, Lisette was common from the beginning of the 18th century on.
It is a name that appears often in comedies. Lison is the jo

Modern coinage. Litzy is perhaps copied on Mitzie. This is the name of a Mexican pop singer, who may be responsible for the recent fashion for the name.

Also taken as a shortened form of Olivia.

Coinage, derived from Lisa or Lisette.

Of uncertain origin.

Also used as a Russian nickname for Larisa.

This misspelling of the name Lorelei gained popularity with the introduction of the character Lorelai Gilmore on the U.S. television show "Gilmore Girls."

In German mythology, the Lorelei is a rock on the Rhine river where a siren sits to lure mariners to their deaths. In Germanic mythology, Lorelei is also the name of the siren, a maiden who drowned herself and was reborn as a water sprite; however, becau

Alternate spelling for Laurie, Lori etc.

This surname became a popular first name in Scotland in the 19th century.

Louise is a popular feminine form of the name Louis; it is used in all English-speaking and French-speaking countries, and is commonly found across Europe. Louise is a common name in European royal families. Saint Louise de Marillac was born in France i

Lourdes is a city in France where the Virgin Mary is believed to have revealed herself.

Saint Lucia is an island in the Caribbean. It was named after Saint Lucy (Lucia) of Syracuse.

Saint Lucia enjoys a high degree of popularity in Scandinavian countries, where her feast day is celebrated every December 13th. Her connection

Luciana is a main character of Shakespeare's play "The Comedy of Errors".

Lucille Ball was an American comedian and actress, famous for her show 'I love Lucy'.

"Lucinda" first appears in literature in Cervantes' "Don Quixote," though it is unclear whether Cervantes invented this name himself. Lucinda first became popular in the nineteenth century; it is currently quite uncommon in the U.S.

Lucy can be used as a full name, or as a nickname for names such as:

Lucille
Lucinda
Lucine
Lucia
Lucasta
Lucetta or
Lucretia.

Oddly, it is also used in Russia as a nickname for Taty

Luna is the Latin word for moon, and was the name of Roman goddess of the moon, who is usually identified with the Greek goddess Selene.

Luna Lovegood is a character in the 'Harry Potter' books.

Luna was the 10th most popula

Lydia is the name of a historic region of Asia Minor, that included Troy and Ephesus. Lydia is also the name of a purple goods seller, in the Bible. She is considered the first European convert to Christianity. She was living in Thyatira which was on the

A variant of Lila. It is the name of a song by the British band Oasis. A respelling of the traditional Lila.

Lynette may be an elaboration of Lynn with the suffix 'ette'.
It is also considered a French medieval form of the Welsh name Eluned.

A modern respelling of Lindsey that enjoyed some popularity in the US during the 1980s.

Laken gained popularity as a girls' name in the US in the early 1990s, though it can be used for either sex. It has no known meaning, though it is probably based on the English word "lake." "Laken" is also a suburb of Brussels, Belgium.

Modern coinage. Lashawn is a blend of the prefix 'la' and the male name Shawn. It has been bestowed on both boys and girls.

Laurence is an English masculine name and a French feminine name. Friar Laurence is a character from Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet".

This evolved into its own name from being a nickname for Laurence or Laura.

Lee is a surname that has become very common as a first name in English speaking countries.

As a first name, famous Lees include actor Lee Marvin, Lee Majors, singer Lee Ryan and the assassin of John F Kennedy, Lee Harvey Oswald.

Became popular in names such at Katie-Leigh, Jodi-Leigh.

First seen in a Robert Burn's poem, Lesley is a variant of the name Leslie.

From the Gaelic surname for the lands of Lesslyn in Aberdeenshire, the words "leas cuilinn" meaning garden of hollies.

Leslie was the birth name of the 38th President Gerald R. Ford. President Ford was adopted as a baby.

Liberty is freedom or independence.

The Statue of Liberty is a large statue of a woman (Liberty) which stands in New York Harbour. The Liberty Bell is found in Philadelphia, and was rung to summon the citizens of Philadelphia to the readi

Lindsay is derived from the Brithonic name "Lindissi," a corruption of the Latin "Lindum Colonia" - the Roman name for Lincoln. "Lindum" may derive from the old Gaeli "lindu," meaning "dark lake." Lindsay is a unisex name today, usually feminine in the

Lindsey is a variant spelling of Lindsay, but can also come from a Middle English phrase meaning "Lelli's island."

Nickname for names containing -lind-.

As a female name, Lola is a diminutive form of Dolores.

As a Sanskrit male name, Lola [lo-luh] means "moving to and fro" and is a name of Sri Krishna as a flute player.

The German film awards are also known as the Lolas. Lola

London itself is of obscure etymology, but is possibly connected with the Celtic element 'lond' which means 'wild'. The Latinised Roman name for London was Londinium.

The name of one of the four sacred creatures in Viet Nam, the dragon. It is in part taken from several place names such as Ha Long Bay.

As a Spanish girls' name, Luz means "light". As a Hebrew boys' name, Luz means "almond tree" or "hazel tree". Luz was the ancient name of the biblical town, Beth El. It is also a symbolic name for children born on Tu b’Shvat, the Jewish Arbor Day.

Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Linda.