Names starting with L
155 first names starting with L. Each links to meaning and origin.
How Names in This Category Differ
Names starting with L span multiple origins and popularity bands. Distribution follows our dataset: each name is tagged by gender, origin, and usage. Popularity and structure differ—some letters favor short, punchy names; others include longer classical forms. First-letter filtering helps parents narrow by sound and alliteration potential. To choose: compare syllable count with your surname, check origin for cultural fit, and review popularity trends. See Popular names and Trending names for rank context. Filter by gender via boy, girl, or unisex names. Browse by letter, Names by style, and Last name compatibility offer additional filters.
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Top popular and more unique names starting with L.
Short Names Starting With L
- Lael – Belonging to God; of God; divine one.
- Lars – Crowned with laurel.
- Lee – A unisex name of United Kingdom origin.
- Leif – Heir; descendant.
- Leod – Ugly; shield; people's guardian; ugly-faced warrior.
Short names (four letters or fewer) starting with L are easy to spell and remember. They work well as first or middle names and pair with longer surnames. Each name above links to its full meaning, origin, and popularity.
Unique Names Starting With L
- Labeeb – Wise; intelligent; sensible; discerning.
- Ladainian – Follower of God; divine warrior; blessed one.
- Ladan – Nasturtium flower; tulip; grace.
- Lael – Belonging to God; of God; divine one.
- Laeticia – Joy; gladness; happiness.
These names starting with L are less common in current rankings, offering a distinctive choice. Each links to meaning, origin, and popularity so you can compare with more popular options.
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- Labeeb — Wise; intelligent; sensible; discerning.
- Ladainian — Follower of God; divine warrior; blessed one.
- Ladan — Nasturtium flower; tulip; grace.
- Lael — Belonging to God; of God; divine one.
- Laeticia — Joy; gladness; happiness.
- Laetitia — Joy; gladness; happiness.
- Lafleche — The arrow; swift one; pointed; directed.
- Lagertha — Shield maiden; warrior woman; battle maiden.
- Laina — Light; torch; path; route.
- Laine — Path; road; narrow road; song.
- Laken — From the lake; playmate; companion.
- Lakota — Friend; ally; tribal name.
- Lamar — The pool; of the sea; famous land; liquid.
- Lambert — Bright land; famous land; lamb army.
- Lamees — Soft to the touch; tender; gentle.
- Lamine — Trustworthy; reliable; faithful; dependable.
- Lancelot — Servant; land; Arthur's knight.
- Langston — Long stone.
- Larisa — Citadel; cheerful; sweet.
- Larkin — Fierce; cruel; warlike; stern.
- Larkyn — Fierce; warlike; lark bird; meadow lark.
- Lars — Crowned with laurel.
- Larson — Son of Lars; crowned with laurel.
- Laszlo — Glorious ruler.
- Lathushan — Pride of sweetness; noble one; gracious lord.
- Latifa — Gentle; kind; subtle; refined.
- Latrell — Noble ruler; triple ruler; third ruler.
- Laura-lee — Laurel; meadow; crowned with laurel.
- Laurance — From Laurentum; crowned with laurel; laurelled.
- Laurel — Laurel tree; victory; honour; crowned with laurel.
- Laurence — From Laurentum; laurel.
- Laurent — From Laurentum; crowned with laurel; laurelled.
- Laurie-eve — Laurel; life; living one.
- Laurie-jade — Laurel; precious stone; crowned with laurel and jade.
- Laurie-pier — Laurel; rock; stone; crowned with laurel and Peter.
- Laurier — Laurel tree; bay tree; crowned with laurel.
- Lavender — Lavender flower; purple herb; fragrant plant.
- Lavin — White; pure; clean; innocent.
- Lavinia — From Lavinium; woman of Rome; purity.
- Layal — Nights; dark beauty; night.
- Layton — Lea settlement; meadow town; herb garden.
- Lazar — God has helped; God is my help.
- Lazarus — God has helped; God is my help; whom God assists.
- Lea-jade — Weary; meadow; precious stone.
- Lea-kim — Weary; meadow; rising nation.
- Leander — Lion of a man; brave as a lion.
- Leandra — Lion woman; brave as a lion; lioness.
- Lebron — Brown-haired; dark; brown one.
- Ledger — Spear tribe; book of accounts; record.
- Lee — Meadow.
- Leelan — Sheltered from the wind; meadow; clearing.
- Leeland — Fallow land; sheltered meadow; pasture land.
- Legend — Story; myth; renowned tale.
- Leif — Heir; descendant.
- Leighton — Leek town; meadow.
- Leilani — Heavenly flowers; royal child of heaven.
- Lemar — The pool; of the sea; famous land.
- Lemuel — Devoted to God; belonging to God.
- Lenaelle — Light; torch; little lion.
- Lennix — Elm grove; field of elm trees.
- Lennon — Lover; sweetheart; little cloak; dear one.
- Lennyn — Little cloak; lover; dear one.
- Leo-paul — Lion; small; humble; little one.
- Leod — Ugly; shield; people's guardian; ugly-faced warrior.
- Leonardo — Brave lion.
- Leonid — Lion-like.
- Leonidas — Lion-like.
- Leonora — Light.
- Leopold — Bold people.
- Leora — My light; I have light; light unto me.
- Leroy — The king.
- Leslie — Garden of holly.
- Lesly — Garden of holly; grey fortress; from Leslie.
- Lestat — Status; estate; state; condition.
- Lester — Fortified place.
- Levente — Being; existence; living one; present.
- Levi — Joined; attached.
- Leviathan — Coiled; twisted.
- Levis — Joined; attached; my husband.
- Levon — Lion; brave as a lion.
- Lexington — Leax's town; flax town; settlement of Leax.
- Lexis — Defender; helper; word; speech.
- Leya — Weary; meadow; law.
- Leyton — Settlement on the hill; leek town.
- Libby — God is my oath; pledged to God.
- Liberty — Freedom; independence; free will; autonomy.
- Lidia — From Lydia; beautiful one; woman from Lydia.
- Lilas — Lilac; purple flower; syringa.
- Lili-rose — Lily; rose; pure flower.
- Lilian — Lily; purity; innocence; flower of the lily.
- Lilibet — God is my oath; pledged to God.
- Lilith — Of the night.
- Lily-jade — Lily; precious stone; purity and jade.
- Lily-jeanne — Lily; God is gracious.
- Lily-marie — Lily; star of the sea; pure flower; bitter grace.
- Lily-maude — Lily; mighty in battle; pure and powerful.
- Lincoln — Lake colony.
- Lindsey — Island of linden trees.
- Linken — Settlement by the pool; lake colony.
- Linus — Flaxen-haired; blond; mournful song.
- Lior — My light.
- Lisa-marie — God is my oath; bitter; star of the sea; pledged to God…
- Lisbeth — God is my oath.
- Livia-rose — Olive tree; rose; life and purity.
- Liza — God is my oath; pledged to God.
- Lloyd — Grey.
- Loan — Good light; light; crown.
- Lochlann — Land of the lochs; land of the Norse; Viking territory.
- Lochlyn — Land of the lochs; lake land; Norse territory.
- Locklyn — Land of the lochs; lake settlement; Norse land.
- Londyn — Fortress of the moon; from London; great river settleme…
- Loredana — Laurel; crowned with laurel; from Loreto.
- Loren — From Laurentum; laurel crown; bay tree.
- Lorenzo — From Laurentum.
- Loretta — Laurel.
- Lorna — From Lorne; fox.
- Lorne — Fox; from Lorne; laurel crown.
- Lotfi — Kind; gentle; subtle; refined.
- Louay — Strong; shield; wild lion.
- Louis-alexandre — Famous warrior; defender of men.
- Louis-arthur — Famous warrior; bear; noble stone.
- Louis-charles — Famous warrior; free man; manly.
- Louis-david — Famous warrior; beloved; friend.
- Louis-emile — Famous warrior; rival; eager; industrious.
- Louis-gabriel — Famous warrior; God is my strength.
- Louis-jacob — Famous warrior; supplanter; holder of the heel.
- Louis-maxime — Famous warrior; greatest; supreme.
- Louis-olivier — Famous warrior; olive tree; peace; ancestor of olives.
- Louis-philip — Famous warrior; lover of horses; friend of horses.
- Louis-simon — Famous warrior; he has heard; God has heard.
- Louis-thomas — Famous warrior; twin; little twin.
- Louis-vincent — Famous warrior; conquering; prevailing.
- Lourdes — From Lourdes; rocky crag; Marian shrine; pilgrimage.
- Loveleen — Absorbed in love; one who embraces love.
- Lovely — Beautiful; charming; worthy of love.
- Lovepreet — Love of God; divine love; beloved of the Lord.
- Luca — From Lucania.
- Lucas — From Lucania.
- Lucien — Light.
- Lucinda — Light.
- Ludivine — People's friend; friend of the people; beloved of the f…
- Ludmila — People's favour; dear to the people; gracious people.
- Ludovica — Famous warrior; renowned in battle; illustrious fighter…
- Ludovick — Famous warrior; renowned in battle.
- Ludwig — Famous warrior.
- Luigi — Famous warrior; renowned in battle.
- Lukasz — From Lucania; light; man from Lucania.
- Luna-rose — Moon; rose; lunar flower; moonlit bloom.
- Luther — Army people.
- Lyle — Island.
- Lynda — Soft; tender; serpent; lime tree.
- Lynden — Linden tree hill; lime tree settlement.
- Lyndon — Linden tree hill; lime tree valley.
- Lyndsey — Island of linden trees; Lincoln's marsh.
- Lyric — Lyric poem; words of a song; lyre song.
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