Updated October 2024
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Spanish nickname
Inspired by the Mexican singer who uses it as her single name.
Spanish, “little wolf”
This lively pet name has recently been associated with Mexican-born Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o, acclaimed for her role in the 2013 film Twelve Years a Slave . The mother name Guadalupe, literally…
Luiz is the Portuguese variation of Louis, a classic masculine name with Frankish and German origins. The name derives from the Germanic elements 'hlod' meaning 'famous' and 'wig' meaning 'warrior,'…
Russian and Portuguese variations of Louisa
"renowned warrior"
Luiza livens up Louisa. The insertion of the letter "Z" adds a lot more pizzazz. Luiza Perote is a Brazilian model.
Diminutive of Alonzo
"noble, ready"
Adds some dash and substance to Lon.
Latin
"light"
Lumina is a radiant feminine name derived from the Latin word 'lumen,' meaning 'light.' This elegant name carries connotations of brightness, illumination, and enlightenment across various cultures.…
Lucila is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'lux' meaning 'light.' It's a variation of Lucille or Lucia, carrying the beautiful connotation of brightness and illumination. Popular in…
Levina is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Lavinia, an ancient Roman name associated with Latin roots meaning 'woman of Rome' and featured in Virgil's 'Aeneid.'…
Spanish form of Leontios, Greek
"relating to a lion"
Leon and related names like Leonardo and Leonidas are hot right now, but somehow this member of the family remains rare.
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.
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…
Lucrecia is a feminine name with ancient Roman origins, derived from the Latin name Lucretia. It carries the meaning "wealth" or "profit," stemming from the Latin word "lucrum." The name has profound…
Lourdecita is a feminine name with Spanish origins, functioning as an affectionate diminutive form of Lourdes. The name Lourdes references the French town where the Virgin Mary reportedly appeared to…
Lourdetta is a feminine name that appears to be a diminutive or variation of Lourdes, a Marian name associated with the famous French pilgrimage site where the Virgin Mary reportedly appeared in…
Lusila is a rare feminine name that appears to be a variant of Lucila or Lucilla, which derive from the Latin name Lucilla, a diminutive of Lucia, meaning 'light' or 'illumination.' While uncommon in…
Luminosa is a feminine name with Latin origins, meaning 'full of light' or 'luminous.' This evocative name derives from the Latin 'lumen' (light) and directly connects to concepts of brightness,…
Lico is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish and Portuguese contexts, it can be a diminutive form of names containing the 'lico' element, such as Federico or Angelico. It has…
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…
Laurencio is a masculine name that represents the Spanish and Portuguese form of Lawrence. Derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means 'from Laurentum' (an ancient Roman city) or 'crowned…
For older generations this still summons silent horror star Chaney; for others it's a pleasant if slight nickname name.