Dutch Names that Start With L

Lissa

African, Arabic mythological name; diminutive of Melissa, Greek

"honeybee"

Lissa might be an abbreviation of Melissa, but it's more substantial in its own right: Lissa is the name of a supreme mother goddess in African mythology and an Arabic symbol of rebirth.

Lotte

German, Scandinavian diminutive of Charlotte

"free man"

Lotte is a short form of Charlotte and a name used in its own right in Scandinavia as well as Dutch- and German-speaking countries. It’s unlikely to catch on in the US, where even Lottie hasn’t…

Letja

Letja is an uncommon feminine given name with possible connections to various linguistic traditions. It may be related to names like Letitia or Leticia, which derive from Latin and mean 'joy' or…

Liesja

Dutch diminutive of Elizabeth

"pledged to God"

Also spelled Liesje, this is one of many international variations of the traditional Elizabeth.

Lieke

Dutch diminutive of Angelique et al

The popular Dutch name Lieke is one of those diminutives, like Lena, that can be short for a range of names ending in its sound -- which, by the way, is the two-syllable LEE-ka. Despite its…

Loes

Dutch form of Louise or feminine diminutive of Lodewijk, Germanic

"renowned warrior"

Used as a Dutch variant of the classic Louise and as a feminine short form of Lodewijk (Ludwig), this strong but sparky choice is a familiar choice in the Netherlands where it ranked in the Top 250…

Lisanne

Dutch combination of Elisabeth + Anne

"God is my oath + grace"

A bit like Annelise in reverse, Lisanne is a sleek but gentle Dutch compound name that was popular in the 2010s.

Loesje

Dutch diminutive form of Loes, Dutch, German

"renowned warrior"

Pronounced a little like (some forms of) the international Lucia, this name is in fact a Dutch diminutive of Loes, a form of Louise or Lodewijk, both ultimately derived from the Germanic Ludwig.…

Lidwina

Dutch, German

"friend of the people; famous friend"

A rare saint's name that may appeal to those who like Lydia, Winnie, Wilhelmina, and Lavinia. Lidwina is a feminine form of Ludwin and Leutwin. Usually said to mean "friend of the people" or…

Linde

Dutch variation of Linda, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian

"pretty"

A popular and stylish choice in The Netherlands where it ranked in the Top 100 in a recent year, Linde has a sleek look and a pretty meaning. Pronounced just like Linda, it may feel dated in the US…

Leesa

Spelling variation of Lisa, short form of Elizabeth, Hebrew

"pledged to God"

Leesa is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Lisa, which itself derives from Elisabeth or Elizabeth, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my oath' or 'consecrated to God.' This alternative…