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English word name
"a soothing song or piece of music that is usually played for children"
This unusual word name means a song sung to put infants to sleep, from the components lull as in calm and by as in goodbye. While it's not on record as being used for any actual babies in the US,…
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…
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…
Swiss place-name or Latin
"lamp"
Projects the calm and pristine image of the picturesque Swiss lake and mountain town.
Welsh, from Latin
"laurel"
This unusual and appealing form of Laura is popular in sections of Wales.
English surname
"outlaw"
What better namesake for a baby girl than Ada Lovelace (or, to use her full title: Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace), the brilliant 19th-century writer, mathematician and early computer…
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…
Invented Name based on Rafael
A modern invention, put on the map by tattoo artist and entrepreneur, Kat Von D, who chose the name for her son in 2018. He is named for his father, musician and writer Rafael Reyes (also known as…
Levison is a surname-derived masculine name with English origins, coming from the patronymic form meaning 'son of Levi.' Levi itself has Hebrew roots, meaning 'joined' or 'attached.' As a first name,…
Short form of Lula or Louise, German and French
"renowned warrior"
One of the few Lu- names that you've probably never heard of, Lulie could prove a good alternative for Luna, Lucy, and Lula.
Combination of Lily and Mae
"lily + pearl; lily + mother; lily + beloved"
Southern-style smoosh name. If you want to go this route, we suggest Lily-Mae or Lily Mae. Lilimae Clements was a character on the 1980s soap opera Knots Landing
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…
French place-name
Louisiana is a geographic spin on the Louise theme. Pretty, if a bit of a syllable overload. Short form Lou or Lulu lightens it.
Animal name
This big cat name is especially striking with its X ending.
Invented name
Could be an interesting alternative to London, now that that one is firmly on the girl's side. Londo Mollari is a character from the TV show Babylon 5 .
Lyja was created as a name for the Marvel Comics superhero in 1984. Her name has not caught on, but its similarity to names like Lila and Leah makes it a plausible choice, although pronunciation…
Italian, Romanian
"laurel grove"
A widespread name in Italy and Romania, the lovely Loredana is often claimed to have been invented by French author George Sand for a character in her 1833 novel Mattea . However, it also belonged to…
Variation of Louisiana, place-name
The Luisianna spelling both Latinizes the state name Louisiana and makes it feel like a combination of Luis and Anna. Improvement? We think not.
Loyisa is a feminine name of African origin, particularly popular in Xhosa and Zulu cultures. The name is thought to be derived from the concept of loyalty or faithfulness. In some interpretations,…
This aqueous name has been seen on TV as Laverne Fox's character on Weird City.