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English variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Variation of Katherine.
Variation of Katherine or more specifically, Kathryn, that is sure to add complications.
Invented name, Scottish surname, diminutive of Katherine
"of the red earth; pure"
Like a blend of vintage-style Edie and popular Katie, Keedie is either an invented name, a variant of the Scottish surname Keddy, or possibly a short form of Katherine. In the case of Soprano singer…
Modern invention from Greek and Latin
"herald, spokesman, official messanger"
A modern feeling choice with ancient roots, Kerix (or Keryx) once referred to a herald or an official conveyer of messages, often responsible for bringing communications between warring groups, for…
Variation of Mac Aodh or Kay or a word name
A variation of the Irish surname Mac Aodh (also McKee), meaning "son of Aodh, son of fire" or an alternative to Kay, ultimately from the Latin Gaius, meaning "rejoice", Key could equally be a word…
Elaboration of Knox, English, Scottish
"round hill + meadow, clearing"
Stylish boy name Knox with an (almost inevitable) -leigh/-lee-/ley makeover. This name has been given to over 30 girls since it first entered the US stats in 202, though Knoxlee and Knoxley have been…
Variation of Coast, English word name
"land near the sea"
Beachy names like Coast and Cove have become stylish in the 2020s, bringing together rugged outdoorsy vibes, with gentle, sunny, beachy ones. Now, as with many popular names, alternative spellings…
Variation of Christalyn or Krystal, English, Greek
"Christian; crystal"
A variation of Christalyn, itself a modern feminine form of Christian or Christina, Kristolyn is notably associated with Broadway star and actress, Kristolyn Lloyd. The name may be considered a…
English word name
Lace is a delicate feminine name derived from the English word for the ornate fabric made from intricately looped threads. As a given name, it emerged primarily in the late 20th century when word…
Word name
"small, spotted beetle"
Also known as a ladybug, the small, spotted beetle gets its name from the phrase "Our Lady's birds", lady referring to the Virgin Mary, who was often depicted wearing a red cloak in early art. The…
Literature
Laenan Kite is the protagonist of the 2002 novel Mirror Dreams written by sicence fiction and urban magic writer, Catherine Webb. They likely created the name for the character in keeping with the…
English
"meadow by the lane; Elaine's meadow; shining clearing"
A modern feeling choice for those who can't choose between Lainey, Lakelyn, Landry, and Ainsley, Lainley might appeal. Meaning "meadow by the lane" or perhaps "Elaine's meadow" or "shining clearing",…
Diminutive of any La- name
A likable nickname-name in the Callie, Hallie mode.
Modern invention
"arsenal"
A choice reserved for Arsenal Football Club superfans, Lanesra is like the better known Nevaeh in that it's a word spelled backwards and transformed into something that sounds more conventionally…
English, Cornish, Bretton
"enclosure of Lon; Parish of Huon"
A surname style choice that likely originated from a place in Cornwall, the exact etymology of the name is unknown, though "enclosure of Lon" or "farmstead of Lon" have been suggested, Lon referring…
"song of the lark"
Lark-related names from Larkin to Skylark, Larken to Larkspur, and of course, Lark itself, have all gained more attention in recent years, both in real life and on Nameberry. Larksong is an even more…
Variation of Lottie or Lauretta
"free man; laurel"
Lauttie is an alternative spelling to the sweet and stylish nickname Lottie, but it could also work as a short form of Lauretta, or for anyone wanting to honor a Laura, Laurence, Laurel, or Lauren in…
English from Irish
"son of O'Loideain"
Layden and its little brother Leyden are both used quietly in the US. Layden was given to about 20 baby boys last year, while Leyden was used for five. Both names are more commonly found as surnames…
Italian or modern invented name
"wood; angel"
This light, airy name has been given to a few dozen American girls since the early 2000s. It's a legitimate Italian word, but it's more likely to be inspired by the word "angel" backwards.
English place name
"military camp by the river Ligore"
Taken from the name of an English city, Leicester has an aristocratic look about it, though its shorter and simpler than it looks at first glance. Said just as the same as Lester, the more stripped…
