Boy Dog Names That Start With L
- Lexington
Origin:
English place nameDescription:
Lexington is trending as a unisex name, used just about evenly for the genders. For Americans, it's got a patriotic feel, given the importance of Lexington, Massachusetts in the Revolutionary War. Lexington, Kentucky, in horse country, is another well-known city with the name. Short form Lex is user friendly.
- Lafayette
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"faith"Description:
Foppish name with a distinguished forebear, French general Marquis de Lafayette, who fought in the American Revolution. It accounts for the L in L. Ron Hubbard. Old-time short form: Fayette or Fate.
- Lowry
Origin:
English and Scottish surnameMeaning:
"from Laurentum"Description:
This artistic surname name derives from a diminutive of Laurence/Lawrence, and was famously borne by the English painter LS Lowry.
- Lakota
Origin:
Native American tribal nameMeaning:
"friend to us"Description:
The name of one of the branches of the Great Sioux Nation has a very namelike sound, but is not used as a name by the Lakota people themselves, and could be seen as appropriative.
- Landry
Origin:
French and EnglishMeaning:
"ruler or king of the land"Description:
St. Landry was a seventh century bishop of Paris, founder of the city's first hospital, though in the US, it may be better connected with legendary Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry, an association that makes this a sports hero name with a hint of ruggedness. Familiar in France between the 1970s and 2000s, it also featured at the latter end of the US Top 1000 during the 20210s.
- Lago
Description:
Lago is a distinctive masculine name with roots in multiple languages. In Spanish and Italian, 'lago' means 'lake,' connecting the name to natural imagery and tranquility. In Portuguese and Galician cultures, it may derive from the name Tiago (the equivalent of James). With its simple two-syllable structure and evocative meaning, Lago offers a modern, nature-inspired choice that works across cultural boundaries. The name remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries but has seen modest use in Spain, Italy, and Latin American nations. Its association with water suggests qualities of depth, reflection, and calm. The simplicity and melodious sound of Lago, combined with its meaningful natural connection, appeals to parents seeking distinctive yet accessible names.
- Llyr
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"the sea"Description:
Llyr is a name with a great meaning and a lovely sound, but that sound is going to be next to impossible to get non-Welsh speaking people to pronounce (google the double L sound in Welsh). If you are outside Wales, you may wish to consider the Irish alternative Lir, which has the same meaning and an easier sound.
- Lazare
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"God is my helper"Description:
This is the French form of Lazarus, which recently has been rising from the dead – it's popular on Nameberry, and was used for his son by musician Trent Reznor. Lazare might be familiar to some via the Gare Saint-Lazare train station in Paris.
- Londo
Origin:
Invented nameDescription:
Could be an interesting alternative to London, now that that one is firmly on the girl's side.Londo Mollari is a character from the TV show Babylon 5.
- Luc
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"man from Lucania"Description:
Luc is the sleeker Gallic cousin of Luke, and if you want to know the difference between their pronunciations, just watch Kevin Kline's hilarious description in the film French Kiss. Peter Gabriel and Sean Patrick Thomas picked this version for their sons.
- Luxor
Origin:
Place name, EgyptianMeaning:
"palaces, castles"Description:
Luxor is just waiting to be discovered as a baby name. It has a lot going for it — an easy and fashionable nickname (hello, Lux!), unisex appeal, and a place name connection. Luxor is the modern-day name for the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes. It was derived from the Arabic term al-ʾuqṣur, referring to palaces or castles.
- Ludlow
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"ruler's hill"Description:
Rarely heard surname name that lacks the lightness of other o-ending names.
- Lowie
Origin:
DutchMeaning:
"famous warrior"Description:
It originated as a nickname for Lodewijk, but now Lowie is more popular as-is, even ranking in the Top 100 in Belgium.
- Leary
Origin:
Irish, Anglicization of LaoghaireMeaning:
"herder"Description:
We'd be leery of this one.
- Livingston
Origin:
English and Scottish surnameMeaning:
"dear friend's place"Description:
When Matthew McConaughey and wife Camila Alves chose the old English surname and place name Livingston for their third child, they elevated it from half of a Stanley & Livingston joke to a modern possibility. Kind of. The only other well-known bearer of the name in the contemporary world is singer Livingston Taylor, brother of James, who is called Liv. Given that little Livingston McConaughey's older brother is named Levi, that uplifting nickname may be too close, though his parents apparently like its sound. An original choice.
- Lorca
Origin:
Spanish place name and surnameDescription:
Lorca is a Spanish place name from the province of Navarre, but more famous as the last name of the eminent Spanish poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, who was the direct inspiration for the name of Leonard Cohen's daughter Lorca.
- Lathan
Origin:
English surname or place nameDescription:
Lathan is a surname recorded as relating to the towns of Layton or Latham and meaning, depending on its derivation, barn or leek farm or farm by the water. As a first name, it's reminiscent of the popular Nathan.
- Love
Origin:
English word name or Swedish variation of LouisMeaning:
"renowned warrior"Description:
In the Anglophone world, Love is more likely to be perceived and pronounced as an English word name than the Swedish form of Louis, which is pronounced LOO-veh.
- Lucho
Description:
Lucho is a warm, friendly masculine name of Spanish origin. It functions primarily as a diminutive of names like Luis (Spanish form of Louis) or Luciano. Popular throughout Latin America, especially in countries like Peru, Colombia, and Chile, Lucho carries a sense of familiarity and affection. The name has strong cultural associations with Spanish-speaking communities and often evokes a sense of closeness and informality. Despite its technical status as a nickname, many people are formally named Lucho on their birth certificates. The name has a strong, masculine sound while remaining approachable and unpretentious. In sporting contexts, particularly soccer, many famous Latin American athletes have been known by this name, adding to its cultural significance and appeal.
- Lander
Origin:
English from GermanMeaning:
"territory"Description:
Lander is a name that straddles two trends. It's an er-ending surname name, ala Cooper and Carter. And it's also, more subtly, a green name, in the manner of Fielder or Reed.
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