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Leksie is an uncommon feminine name with possible roots as a diminutive form of Alexandra or Alexis. This contemporary name has a playful, modern feel with its distinctive spelling and lively sound.…
Diminutive of Leonard, Eleanor, or Helen
"brave lion; light, shining torch"
An "old-man" nickname for girls, Lennie could feel as fresh as Billie, Scottie, and Stevie — and if the 100 Year Rule is anything to go by, it may well be time for it to come back round, having been…
French from Spanish
"splendid brightness"
A modern respelling of Léocadie, the French form of saintly, antique Leocadia.
Latin
"lion"
Leonie is a chic French and German form of a name that exists in a range of variations from Leona to Leonia to Leon to Leo to Lionel, all newly fashionable after a couple of generations in style…
French
Leona with a French accent that gives it a bit more flair. It's currently very popular there – in the Top 30 for French baby girls. Aunt Léonie is a major character in Proust's Remembrance of Things…
Lessie is a feminine name with several possible origins. It likely developed as a diminutive of names like Leslie, Celeste, or Elizabeth, following the pattern of affectionate nicknames ending in…
Lesslie is an uncommon feminine variation of the Scottish surname Leslie, which originated from a place name in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, derived from Gaelic elements meaning 'garden of holly' or…
Modern feminization of Levi, Hebrew
"joined, attached"
This rare girl name returned to the US charts in 2020 after a gap of over 60 years. It's appealing and nickname-like... but more parents nowadays just use the spelling Levi for their daughters.
Lexi and Lexie, pixie-ish offshoots of the prolific Alex family, have come into their own, remaining in the Top 1000 for more than 20 years now. Perhaps the most well-known appearance of this version…
Leylanie is a feminine name that likely represents a modern elaboration of Leilani, which has Hawaiian origins meaning 'heavenly flowers' or 'royal child of heaven.' The added 'e' ending gives the…
Lezlie is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Leslie, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "garden of hollies" or "gray fortress." This…
Libbie is a charming feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Elizabeth, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.' This sweet, playful variation emerged in the 19th…
Libertie is a feminine name derived from the concept of liberty, representing freedom and independence. This uncommon variation of Liberty incorporates a French-inspired spelling with the "-ie"…
Liddie is a diminutive feminine form of Lydia, which has ancient Greek origins meaning "from Lydia," referring to a region in Asia Minor (now part of modern Turkey). The name carries a vintage charm…
Lidie is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'lid' or 'lyd,' such as Lydia or Elydia. The name Lydia has ancient origins, referring to a region…
Lilie is a feminine name derived from the flower lily, which has long symbolized purity, innocence, and beauty. This elegant spelling variation adds a continental European flair to the more common…
Lindie is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive or variant spelling of Linda or Lindsay. With Germanic roots, Linda means 'gentle, soft' or 'beautiful,' while Lindsay was originally a Scottish…
Lindsie is a feminine name that emerged as a modern spelling variation of Lindsay or Lindsey. These names originated as English and Scottish surnames derived from the place name 'Lincoln's island' or…
Linnie is a feminine name that originated primarily as a diminutive of names such as Linda, Linnea, Caroline, or Madeline. It has a sweet, vintage quality reminiscent of the late 19th and early 20th…
Linzie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Lindsay or Lindsey, which were originally Scottish and English surnames derived from the Old English elements 'lind' (lime tree) and…