Updated October 2026
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Spanish; Hindi
"the law; lion"
Leya is a simple, attractive multicultural choice, but with some teasing peril. The "Star Wars" princess spelled her name Leia.
Catalan diminutive of Eulalia
"sweet-speaking"
Saint Eulalia was born in Spain and is the patron saint of Barcelona, so her name and its derivatives are popular throughout the land — especially in her native Catalonia.
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Eleanor, from English, meaning unknown
This streamlined variation of Eleanor is common in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Portugal itself, where it has ranked among the Top 3 baby girl names for over a decade. In…
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.
Mapuche
"swift hawk"
The most famous Lautaro was a leader of the indigenous resistance against the Spanish in Chile in the 16th-century, making it a historically significant choice, still used today in Argentina, Chile,…
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.
Norwegian diminutive of Elisabet, English and Spanish diminutive of names ending in -lita, or Romanian variation of Leta, Latin
"pledged to God; little; glad, joyful"
Vivacious but lightweight.
Compound of Luz and Elena, Spanish
"light + bright, shining light, torch"
Also appearing as Luz-Elena and Luz Elena, this compound name has a bright and cheerful sound. It combines the Spanish Luz, meaning "light", with the international Helen variant, Elena meaning…
Spanish diminutive of Guadalupe, Latin
"wolf"
A short form of the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Guadalupe, Lupe is both a spiritual name and an animal related choice. When considered alongside its long-form, it is associated with a convent…
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…
Derived from a Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Guadalupe, Lupe has both a spiritual and animal meaning. In relation to its long form, it is associated with a convent in Spain and the appearance of…