Dog Names That Start With L

This name is the feminization of mythological name Lysander, which is best known to English-speakers as a character in Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Lysandra

A delicate name with an ancient pedigree, more appealing to some than Lucille.  It elaborates on Lucy and even Lucia and feels more distinctive than Lucinda. 




Lucilla

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.

Lazare

Popular in the 1930s in France, this is a diminutive of Lucy (or Lucie). 

Lucette

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.

Lafayette

Although it has a sweet meaning, this name feels dated nowadays, like a fifties poodle skirt. Lavender may be a fresher alternative.

Laverne

In Nabokov's notorious novel, Lolita is the pet name given by the pedophilic narrator, Humbert Humbert, to his victim: a young girl called Dolores and nicknamed Lola or Lo by her mother. Still, it seems that a few parents are prepared to look past this problematic association, seeing this as a offbeat option for those who defy convention. We would recommend thinking seriously about the background of this name before bestowing it on your daughter.

Lolita

Lotte is a short form of Charlotte and a name used in its own right in Scandinavia as well as Dutch- and German-speaking countries. It’s unlikely to catch on in the US, where even Lottie hasn’t reached its full potential. Unisex Charlie will remain Charlotte’s nickname of choice for the foreseeable future.
 
Lotta is the phonetic spelling, albeit one with more teasing potential.

Lotte

In one recent year there were 60 baby girls in the US named Lark....and only eight baby boys. But there's no reason this bird name can't also be masculine, especially given that Robin is making a comeback for boys and Sparrow is a notable starbaby boy (he's Nicole Richie and Joel Madden's son).

If you need further convincing Girl Names for Boys was one of our hottest <a href="https://nameberry.com/blog/baby-name-trends-2024">baby name trends</a> of the year.

Lark

This artistic surname name derives from a diminutive of Laurence/Lawrence, and was famously borne by the English painter LS Lowry.
 
Country singer Sam Hunt and his wife Hannah have a son named Lowry Lee, a combination of their middle names.

Lowry

Lumen is a Latin word meaning "light", and the term used for the measurement of light output (making it an attractive choice for science-buffs). 
The name was used for a female character in the TV series Dexter (played by Julia Stiles), and a real-life bearer is the American (male) artist Lumen Martin Winter.

Lumen

Lupin is an unusual flower name with roots in Old French, from the Latin <en>lupinus, meaning "pertaining to the wolf". In the literary world, it's the surname of Remus Lupin, a popular character in the Harry Potter franchise and a werewolf.

Lupin

Lyman

Translating literally to "the street, the road" in French, this name is typically stylized as LaRue. Familiar in the early 20th century. It has a touch of vintage charm.
 
Alongside being a French word name, it may be a variation of Biblical Ruth, combined with the La- element, reminiscent of Laura, Lara, and Larissa.

Larue

Luann is a feminine name that emerged as a combination of the names Lou and Ann, or as a variation of Luana. It gained notable popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1940s-1960s. The name has English origins, with 'Lu' possibly derived from Louise (meaning 'renowned warrior') or Lucia ('light'), while 'Ann' comes from Hannah, meaning 'grace.' Luann projects a friendly, approachable quality with its short, melodic sound. The name experienced a decline in usage from the 1970s onward but maintains cultural recognition through characters in popular media, including the long-running comic strip and animated series 'King of the Hill.'

Luann

The fashionable occupational last name category gets some French flair with this, Tennessee Williams's middle name. 

Lanier

Don't come crying to us when your son is breaking all the rules.
 
Lawless returned to the charts after a 90-year gap in 2020 when it was given to six baby boys.

Lawless

Lito is an onomatopoeia of a name: a name that sounds like what it means. A modern bearer is Lito Sheppard, Philadelphia Eagles cornerback. Lito might also be a short form of such names as Carlito and Ippolito.

Lito

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.

Livingston

The Spanish Alonso and the Italian Alonzo are both widely used in the US, so you may meet more guys named Lonny than you expect.

Lonny

Female dog names that start with L currently in the Top 100 dog names include 

Luna, Lucy, Lily, Lola, Lulu, Lexi, Layla, Lady 

Dog names currently trending on Nameberry include 

. Unique female dog names that start with L include 

Male dog names that start with L in the Top 100 dog names include 

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