By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Word name or surname
"lemon; dear, beloved person; law man"
Lennon meets Clementine in this citrusy sounding name, which may be interpreted in two ways. On one hand, it could be a twist on the fruit name Lemon, a bold choice that was given to 30 girls in a…
Appearing in the US stats a handful on times in the early 20th century, this name can be read in two ways. On one hand, it's a surname-style choice, derived from either the English Leofman meaning…
English fruit name
Sour or sweet? Enough like Lennon, Leonard, and Clement to work, or best left in the fruit basket? That's up to you to decide, but Lemon has been appearing in the US charts for boys since the 1880s.…
Old English
"dear, beloved stone"
A chivalrous, knightly sounding choice, that blends the appeal of Tristan, Leon, Laertes, and Leonard. Appearing in several historical chronicles and borne by a 10th century Bishop of London called…
"beloved ruler"
Contracted form of Leofric, which would make an intriguing addition to the modern lexicon of Leo names.
English or German Jewish surname
"place where yew trees grow; Levite"
A snappy surname choice with a variety of origins, Levitt may appeal to those who enjoy Merritt, Liv, Levi, Lettie, and Everett. From its English origins, Levitt likely derives from the French place…
Word name
"existence, being, vitality"
Appearing in the US stats sporadically since the 2000s, this word name directly celebrates the new life of a baby. Liv, Vita, Enid, Aisha, Maisha, and Eve have similar vigor.
English
"from the island; lilies"
Likely a surname-style spin on Lyle or Lilias, this unusual option may provide some inspiration from who like Lily, Lila, Isla, and Lois, but also Ellis, Linden, Carlisle, and Riley. Appearing in…
"lily"
Magical and intriguing, Liliore is a rare member of the Lily family, most notably borne by American heiress and philanthropist, Liliore Green Rains, who was likely named for her mother, Lillian. A…
Literature, Welsh
"white lily, blessed lily"
Possibly inspired by the Welsh feminine name, Liliwen, Liliwin is a masculine name, notably appearing in the seventh novel of the The Cadfael Chronicles by Ellis Peters. In the 1983 book The…
Hebrew, English
"my strength; lion"
While English speakers may consider this a bold word choice or a short form of Lionel, it is additionally a Hebrew name, combining the elements li and on meaning "my strength, my potency".…
Diminutive of Elisabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
A sweet alternative to Lisa, Elise, and Lizzy, Lisey appears in the title of a Stephen King novel, Lisey's Story , a psychological horror novel about the widow of a famous author. It may appeal to…
English surname
"Leofwine's settlement"
The name gained considerable recognition through Dr. David Livingstone, the famous 19th-century Scottish missionary and explorer of Africa. As a first name, Livingstone projects qualities of…
Literature
"hardy weed, wild plant"
A literary creation with an established sound, Livira appears in the 2023 high fantasy novel, The Book That Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence. In the novel, Livira is known for her stubborn resilience…
English combination of Liz + Anne
"pledged to God + grace"
Lizanne does not sound as dated as other hybrids. Lizanne can also be spelled Lisanne — both are pronounced with the z sound.
"from or relating to a small area, or one's own neighborhood"
Local is an unusual word name with homely connotations, bringing to mind familiar places, close-knit communities, and one's own neighborhood. While some might find it just too obscure and random as a…
English word name
"ornamental case worn round the neck"
Worn round the neck and close to the heart, lockets are often used to hold small items of sentimental value, like a photo, a lock of hair, or a letter. Used as a surname, but rarely as a given name,…
Variaiton of Locket or diminutive of Luke, English, "ornamental case worn round the neck; man from Lucania"
"ornamental case worn round the neck; man from Lucania"
Similar in sound to Lochlan, Beckett, and Luca, this surname style name made its US debut in 2025. Both a spin on the heartfelt word name Lockett and a last name derived from Biblical classic, Luke,…
Diminutive of Charlotte, Laura, Dolores, and similar
"free man; laurel; lady of sorrows"
A sweet and rare nickname for Charlotte. Lollie would also work as a short form of other names with a strong L sound, such as Laura, Lauren, Dolores, Lola, Lorelei, Louisa, Elodie, Lois, Ottilie,…
