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Spelling variation of Lauren
Given a new shot of style by singer Lauryn Hill, this spelling of the name has fallen quite a bit in popularity since its peak of 167 in 1996.
Lorenn is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a modern variant of names like Lauren or Loren. It likely shares roots with the Latin "laurus" meaning "laurel tree," which was a symbol of…
French
"springlike"
Although it has a sweet meaning, this name feels dated nowadays, like a fifties poodle skirt. Lavender may be a fresher alternative.
Lavern is a unisex name that was more commonly used in the mid-20th century, though it has traditionally been more popular for women. Derived from French elements, it likely combines "la" (the) and…
Laverrne is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Laverne, which itself originated as a surname derived from French place names or words. The distinctive double 'r' gives this…
Latin
"springtime"
Verna may mean "springtime," but May or Spring is fresher.
Leverne is a feminine name with French and Germanic origins, likely derived from elements meaning 'spring' or 'alder tree' combined with 'verne' meaning 'alder grove.' Popular primarily in the…
Catalan diminutive of Eulalia
"sweet-speaking"
Saint Eulalia was born in Spain and is the patron saint of Barcelona, so her name and its derivatives are popular throughout the land — especially in her native Catalonia.
Vinia is a delicate feminine name with likely Latin roots, possibly derived from the Latin word 'vinea' meaning 'vineyard.' It could also be a variant of Vinnie or Lavinia. This uncommon name carries…
Hebrew
"weary"
French version of Leah, currently popular with French-speaking parents. In this spelling, it looks pleasingly like the female equivalent of Leo (or Léo), and sounds like Leia.
Leea is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Lea or Leah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'weary' or 'meadow.' Alternatively, it could derive from the…
Leeah is a modern variation of the traditional Hebrew name Leah, which means 'weary' or 'delicate' in its original form, though some modern interpretations suggest it means 'wild cow' or 'gazelle' in…
Feminine variation of Leander, Greek
"lion-man"
With the rise of many once-dated leonine names, from Leona to Lionel to Leonora, Leandra is an unusual choice that might be looking at a comeback..
Leanda is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a feminine form of Leander, derived from Greek elements meaning 'lion man,' or a variant of Linda, meaning 'beautiful' in Spanish…
Leyanne is a modern feminine name that likely developed as a creative blend of the popular 'Lee' or 'Leigh' prefix with the suffix 'anne.' It carries a contemporary feel while maintaining melodic…
Spelling variation of Leanne
A combination of Lee and Ann, this spelling variation saw more interesting in the 60s and 70s.
Leana is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Liana, derived from the Latin 'ligare' meaning 'to bind,' or it could be related to Helena or Eileen, ultimately…
English compound name, Leah + Beatrice
"weary + blessed"
Not quite Beatrice or Letitia, but Leatrice still has a gently old-fashioned charm of its own, a kind of silent movie star aura, as in one of the top actresses of that era, Leatrice Joy. Largely due…
Greek
"woman, wife"
Succinct and simple in spelling, Leda is a currently rare choice from Greek mythology with that appealing four-letter, ending in -a format of Lyra, Maia, Vada, Veda, and Nora. Borne by a Spartan…
Leyda is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Dutch town of Leiden, making it a place-based name. Alternatively, it could be connected to Germanic elements meaning…
