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Diminutive of Elisabeth or French
"lily"
Lys is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In French, it derives from 'fleur-de-lis' meaning 'lily,' a flower symbolizing purity and the French monarchy. In Welsh and Scandinavian…
Léandre is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the mythological figure Leander who swam across the Hellespont nightly to visit his beloved Hero. The name combines the Greek elements 'leon'…
French
"lion"
This name, which is a French variant of Leo, is pronounced with the distinct French nasally N at the end. It is sometimes used in French to refer to popes named Leo.
"brown-haired one"
The best-known bearer of this name by far is basketball superstar LeBron James. While LeBron James is a great athlete and American hero, only 19 baby boys were named LeBron or Lebron in 2021.
Léonce is a masculine French name with ancient roots, derived from the Latin name 'Leontius,' which means 'lion-like' or 'belonging to the lion.' This distinguished name carries connotations of…
French from German
"brave people"
French form of Leopold.
Short form of Liliane
Actress Leelee Sobieski's real name is Liliane, after her French grandmother -- a better choice for any baby-namer.
French, Portuguese
"lilac; lily"
In France, Lilas is a light, colorful, and botanical name, literally translating to "lilac". Pronounced as LEE-LAH, it has been appearing in the French Top 500 since 2001. Occasionally, the name is…
Léonette is a delicate feminine name with French origins, formed as a diminutive of Léonie, which itself derives from the Latin name Leo meaning 'lion.' The addition of the suffix '-ette' creates a…
French female form of Leontios, Greek
Leontine is the French form of a name that's more familiar by its spelling variation Leontyne, the name made famous by opera diva Price. An obscure choice, Leontine nevertheless feels right for our…
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…
Léonne is a feminine name with French origins, essentially the feminine form of Léon (Lion). The double 'n' and added 'e' feminize the name while maintaining its connection to the powerful, regal…
Lasimonne is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins, possibly representing a modern invented name or a highly unusual variant from French or African naming traditions. The name has a…
Leonello is a masculine Italian name that serves as a diminutive form of Leone, meaning "lion." It has origins in ancient Roman culture, where lions symbolized strength and courage. The name carries…
Leonila is a masculine name of Spanish origin, though it is more commonly used as a feminine name in many cultures. Derived from 'Leon,' meaning 'lion,' it carries connotations of strength and…
Linnellio is an extremely rare masculine name with an Italian or Romance language flair. It might be a creative elaboration of names like Lionel or Lino, with the suffix '-ellio' giving it a…
Lionello is a masculine Italian name derived from Leone, the Italian form of Leon, ultimately from the Latin 'leo' meaning 'lion.' This charming diminutive form adds an affectionate quality to the…
Lionellu is a masculine name that appears to be a variant or diminutive form of Lionel, possibly from Sardinian or Italian dialectal origins. The base name Lionel derives from Latin 'leonellus,'…
Lionnel is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Lionel, which derives from the Old French name 'Leonel,' meaning 'young lion.' The double 'n' adds a distinctive touch while…
Spelling variation of Louisiana, French place name
LeeLee Sobieski, who knows a thing or two about unique names , chose this spelling twist for her daughter. Does the extra n make it more of a name and less of a place, or more of an invention and so…