Updated October 2026
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Latin
"lily"
An unusual flower name deriving from the Latin word for lily (lilium), this variant has always been popular in Scotland.
Flower name, Latin
Lilium is the genus of the lily family and may make an interesting spin on Lillian, for those looking for something distinctive but familiar, wearable but with a touch of unexpected flair. Since the…
Word name
"cloth woven from flax"
Suede, Velvet, Cotton, and Denim have all been given to babies, and now Linen has been added to the mix, given to a handful of babies in the US in the 2020s. One of the oldest fabrics to be woven,…
Latin, Irish
"breastplate, armor; prayer of protection"
A name with a double meaning, Lorica most literally refers to a type of armor or breastplate, worn over the torso, though in a more spiritual context, it relates to a type of prayer used in early…
Latin clan name
"wealth"
Lucretius is the name of the Roman philosopher who invented Epicureanism. But even in these days of old Roman name revival, Lucretius sounds a bit long-white-beardish, though it can be enlivened with…
Invented name or Latin
"God is my joy; pearl child; smooth muscle"
Leiomi made its debut in the US stats in 2025, when it was given to 5 girls, and featured alongside Leonie, Kyomi, Lorelei, Leia, and Naomi. As a contemporary creation, it could have a number of…
English
"pure light"
Lucasta was invented by seventeenth century poet Richard Lovelace for a collection of poems dedicated to a lover named Lucy, and is familiar through the Eugene O'Neill play and film Anna Lucasta .…
Swiss place-name or Latin
"lamp"
Projects the calm and pristine image of the picturesque Swiss lake and mountain town.
"joy, gladness"
Letitia is a delicate, once prim and proper sounding name whose staid image has been unbuttoned by numerous phonetic spellings. The original, often used in Spanish-speaking families, would still make…
Romanian form of Laurence, Latin
"from Laurentium; bay laurel"
Typically spelled as Laurențiu, this is the Romanian form of the classic Laurence, popular in its native Romania and in Moldova. A notable bearer is footballer manager Laurențiu Reghecampf.
Italian variation of Livius, Latin
"envious"
This Italian version of the ancient Roman Livius, with an unenviable meaning, is popular in France and make a fresh spin on Oliver or Levi. In the US, this is a very rare name -- it was given to only…
Latin, feminine form of Laurence
This pretty female form of Laurence originated in ancient Rome and is still sometimes heard in the Latino community. It is one of the many intriguing Latin names for girls worth consideration by…
Latin, English
"lights; illuminate"
A rare choice that feels perfectly familiar, Lumine combines the Lu- of Lucy, Louise, and Lucia, with the -ine ending of Josephine and Evangeline. Derived from the Latin lumina "lights" or the…
Feminine form of Leontius, Portuguese, Romanian, Latin
"lion"
An powerful feeling name with flair and familiarity, Leontina is notably used Brazil, Czechia, Romania, Latvia, Lithuania, Italy, Chile, and Angola. Derived from the Latin Leontius, it means "lion",…
Variation of Lottie or Lauretta
"free man; laurel"
Lauttie is an alternative spelling to the sweet and stylish nickname Lottie, but it could also work as a short form of Lauretta, or for anyone wanting to honor a Laura, Laurence, Laurel, or Lauren in…
French, Latin
"shining"
A rare member of the Luc- family, Lucence ultimately comes from the Latin lucens meaning "shining". A French form of Lucentia, via the Roman Lucentius, in English it may bring to mind the term…