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Ljudmila
Slovene variation of Ludmila, Slavic
"beloved of the people"
Common Slovene spelling of Ludmila, also used frequently in the Baltics.
Ljudmilla
Ljudmilla is a feminine Slavic name variant of Ludmila, particularly common in Serbian, Slovenian, and some Baltic languages. The name combines two ancient Slavic elements: 'ljud' or 'lud' meaning…
Llogaia
Llogaia is a rare feminine name with Catalan origins, derived from the male name Llogai (Saint Llogai or Eulogius in English). The name has deep historical roots in Catalonia, particularly in the…
Llora
Llora is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. In Spanish, 'llora' is a form of the verb 'llorar' meaning 'to cry' or 'to weep,' though as a name it's likely disconnected from this…
Llùcia
Catalan form of Lucia, Latin
"light"
This is Catalonia's native form of Lucy, but parents today tend to prefer the Spanish version Lúcia.
Lluisa
Catalan feminine variation of Louis
"renowned warrior"
Lluvia
Spanish
"rain"
Lluvia is an intriguing and unique Spanish word name that is beginning to rise. Given to 90 baby girls in 2022, the Spanish word for "rain" joins other trending Spanish word names like Cielo, Sol,…
Loa
Hawaiian
"long"
Though little used as a first name, Loa will be familiar to many from the name of Hawaii's most famous volcano, Mauna Loa, on the Big Island.
Lóa
Lóa is a feminine Icelandic name derived from 'lóa,' the Icelandic word for the golden plover bird. In Icelandic culture, this migratory bird's arrival traditionally signifies the coming of spring,…
Loana
Feminization of Loan, French
"light"
The feminine form of Loan — which is derived from the saintly name Elouan — gained attention in France thanks to Loana Petrucciani. She was a contestant on the reality TV show Loft Story , the French…
Loda
Loda is a rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Germanic roots, potentially related to words meaning 'praised' or 'famous,' or it could have Italian origins as a…
Loela
Loela is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be related to the Hawaiian name Lokelani meaning 'heavenly rose,' or possibly derived from combinations of elements from names like Lola…
Loja
Finnish and Swedish variation of Louise
"famous warrior"
Most famously borne by Loja Saarinen, a Finnish-American artist and wife of architect Eliel Saarinen. She was born Minna Carolina Mathilde Louise Gesellius and went by Louise or Loja. Pronounced…
Loleta
Loleta is a melodic feminine name with possible Latin origins, potentially derived from 'Lola' (a diminutive of Dolores meaning 'sorrows') with a diminutive suffix, or perhaps from Latin 'viola'…
Lolica
Lolica is an uncommon feminine name with roots that may be connected to the Spanish name Lola, which is a diminutive form of Dolores, meaning 'sorrows' or 'pains.' The suffix '-ica' adds a diminutive…
Lolicia
Lolicia is a rare feminine name with a melodic quality that likely developed as an elaborate form of Lola, itself a diminutive of Dolores. With potential Spanish or Latin influences, the name carries…
Lolita
Spanish, diminutive of Lola and Dolores, Spanish
"lady of sorrows"
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…
Lolla
Lolla is a feminine name with varied possible origins. It likely developed as a diminutive or pet form of names containing 'lol' such as Dolores, Charlotte, or Lola. In Swedish, it may be related to…
Loma
Loma is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish, it means "hill" or "small mountain," evoking images of strength and natural beauty. In some Native American languages, Loma can…
Lona
English diminutive of Leona or Lena; Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian diminutive of Abelone or Magdalone; German diminutive of Apollonia or Ilona; Hawaiian
"lion; destroyer, strength, father's light; from Magdala; shining torch, light, joy"
Truly multicultural choice that feels ripe for revival in this era of Traveling Lite names. In English, Lona is a variation of Leona or Lena. The Scandinavian Lona is a diminutive for names like…