By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English
"from Lassy"
Sweet and frilly but with a surname-feel, Lacie is a spelling variation of Lacey. It rose up the charts in the US back in the 1980s and then in the UK in the 2000s and 2010s, following in the…
Laisey is a charming feminine name with possible origins as a modern variant of 'Lacey' or 'Daisy.' It carries a sweet, whimsical quality that feels contemporary yet accessible. The name may have…
Laily is a feminine name with multicultural origins, appearing in Persian, Arabic, and South Asian naming traditions. In Persian poetry, Layla (a related form) represents divine love and beauty,…
Laela is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Layla, which comes from Arabic origins meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty.' Alternatively, it could be related…
Spelling variation of Layla
"night"
A lesser-used spelling variation of Layla, Leila et al. In Jewish mythology, Lailah is the name of an angel associated with the night and fertility.
Persian
"tulip"
A pretty Persian name with an equally lovely meaning. It appears as Lale in Turkish, Lala in Bulgarian, and Lalə in Azerbaijani, though this Persian form feels internationally appealing.
Spelling variation of Leila
This spelling variation of the name only recently entered the Top 1000 in 2008. The popular Layla is currently very popular in the United States, while the more traditional Leila is also widely used.…
Diminutive of Elaine
"bright shining one"
Lainie is a nickname for Elaine that has been in the public eye via Lainie Kazan (that was her full given name), who was a popular singer in the 1960s and 1970s (she was Barbra Streisand's understudy…
Lanee is a contemporary feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Lani, which has Hawaiian roots meaning 'heaven' or 'sky.' Alternatively, it could be a modern…
Lainy is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive or modern variant of Elaine or Laine. With Scottish and French influences, it ultimately derives from Helen, meaning 'bright, shining light' or…
Variation of Elaine, English, Hawaiian
"bright, shining; sky, heavens, royal, majesty"
Simple but substantial, Lani is surprisingly underused considering the popularity of Lainey, Leilani, Lana, and Kehlani. A multi-cultural choice with both Hawaiian and English origins, it is also…
Lanie is a sweet, feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of names like Elaine, Alaine, or Melanie. With its roots in various European traditions, Lanie carries the meanings of its parent…
Laini is a melodic feminine name that likely originated as a variant of Elaine or Laine, or possibly derived from Hawaiian roots where it means 'sky' or 'heaven.' The name's brief, flowing quality…
Laiken is a contemporary feminine name with American origins, though it's occasionally used for boys as well. This modern creation likely emerged in the late 20th century as part of the trend toward…
Sanskrit
"a lucky omen"
Often heard in India, this is the name of the Hindu goddess of abundance, beauty, and prosperity, the embodiment of grace and charm --lucky omens indeed. The goddess Lakshmi is worshiped daily in…
Laxmi is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, representing the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. Also spelled as Lakshmi, it derives from the Sanskrit word 'laksya,' meaning 'goal' or…
Slavic
"laurel"
If it's possible for a name to be too musical, this one is.
Lallah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic contexts, it may be related to 'Lalla,' a title of respect for women of high social standing. The name also appears in Hindu…
Lalla is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, appearing in North African, Arabic, and Indian traditions. In Morocco, it's a term of respect for women, particularly those of high status,…
Greek
"to chatter"
An interesting name despite the pronunciation challenge. It has literary roots, both in the classical poetry of Horace, and as a character in John Fowles' The French Lieutenant's Woman . Appealing…
