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German variation of Liselotte, combination of Liese and Charlotte
"pledged to God + free man"
Also spelled Liselotte, this is a clunky-but-cute compound name of German, Danish, Swedish, and Dutch origin. It combines elements of popular Elizabeth with popular Charlotte to create a name with a…
Finnish
"snow cherry"
Sparkly, wintery, and vibrant, this Finnish compound name blends two word names into one. Meaning "snow cherry", it was chosen for 12 girls in Finland in a recent year.
"snow flower"
A modern Finnish compound name, first used in the 70s, it blends the wintery Lumi with floral Kukka. A recent count saw it chosen for 23 girls as a first name and 106 as a middle, and as such, it…
"snow lily"
A beautiful wintery choice, Lumililja is a modern Finnish name, blending Lumi ("snow") with Lilja ("lily"). Also written as Lumi-Lilja, it is one of several Lumi and Lilja compounds in the Finnish…
Old English
"dear, beloved stone"
A chivalrous, knightly sounding choice, that blends the appeal of Tristan, Leon, Laertes, and Leonard. Appearing in several historical chronicles and borne by a 10th century Bishop of London called…
English
"lily"
Magical and intriguing, Liliore is a rare member of the Lily family, most notably borne by American heiress and philanthropist, Liliore Green Rains, who was likely named for her mother, Lillian. A…
Short form of Charlotta or Carlotta, forms of Charlotte, French
"free man"
This nickname-name is very popular in Germany, though Lottie is still the preferred version in the US. The problem, of course, is that you'll have to put up with a lotta jokes. See?
Hebrew
"moon, white"
A rare Biblical choice, Lebanah is a poetic Hebrew name, ultimately from lavan Not to be confused with Labneh, a Middle Eastern strained yogurt, it may also be connected to Kiddush levana (also known…
Variation of Lyra or combination of Lyra and Rania
"lyre, harp; heavenly harp"
Lyrania is a contemporary choice that may be viewed in several ways. On one hand, it's a pretty, elaborated form of the Greek Lyra, giving it a hint of Liliana, while on the other, it may be viewed…
French diminutive of Lillian and similar
Light, sweet, and cheerful, with the potential to feel both sophisticated and sassy, depending on the bearer, Liline is a diminutive name, predominantly used in francophone regions. While the name is…
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…
Modern invention
"arsenal"
A choice reserved for Arsenal Football Club superfans, Lanesra is like the better known Nevaeh in that it's a word spelled backwards and transformed into something that sounds more conventionally…
Elaboration of Lyra, Liria, Larisa, or Liri
"lyre; lily; citadel; freedom, liberty"
A frilly, Romantasy-esque name, Lyrisia feels ready to appear in a novel — though it might equally appeal to parents looking for something rare and fanciful with a touch of familiarity about it too.…
Spanish
"liberty"
Libertad is the forceful name recently given to his daughter by Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal. English equivalent Liberty has been in use for girls for some time. Libertad might be considered a…
Feminized form of Levi, Hebrew
"joined, attached (to grace)"
Levianna made its US debut in 2025, blending popular boy name Levi with popular girl name Anna. A bit like Liliana and Eliana, a little like Lavinia, and a bit like Williamina and Damiana too, it…
African American, Latin, English surname
"the truth; one who lives where rushes grow"
Brought into the mainstream by actor and TV host LeVar Burton who starred in the 70s miniseries Roots and in Star Trek: The Next Generation , Levar, or LeVar as it may be stylized, is a name of…
Word name
A name that shows up on the Social Security roles of a hundred years ago. Let's hope it was a never-to-be-repeated mistake.
Basque place name
Leyre is an important name in Navarre, Spain, as it is both the name of a mountain and an ancient monastery. It is derived from the Basque Leire, of uncertain origins. Both spellings currently rank…
English fruit name
Sour or sweet? Enough like Lennon, Leonard, and Clement to work, or best left in the fruit basket? That's up to you to decide, but Lemon has been appearing in the US charts for boys since the 1880s.…
Spanish place name and surname
The haunting Lorca is a place name from the Spanish province of Navarre, but far more famous as the surname of the eminent Spanish poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, who was the direct…