Updated October 2026
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English word name
Lyric is a name given to over 1000 boys and girls each year in the US. Could the more feminine Lyrical (given to only 20 girls each year) become more popular as parents look to find less common…
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…
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?
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…
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.
Modern invented name
Perhaps the best known of the La names that peaked in the 1980s, it stems from the biblical Keziah, plus the gallic La prefix that rose to prominence centuries ago among the Creole people and Free…
Greek
"to chatter"
An interesting name despite the pronunciation challenge. It has literary roots, both in the classical poetry of Horace, and as a character in John Fowles' The French Lieutenant's Woman . Appealing…
Persian
"azure blue stone"
Out-of-the-ordinary gemstone name derived from lapis lazuli, which is said to enhance awareness and intellect, impart ancient wisdom and cure many ailments, making it an interesting possibility for a…
Laurinda is a feminine name with Latin and Spanish/Portuguese origins, combining the laurel tree element ("laurus" in Latin) with the Spanish/Portuguese suffix "-inda" which adds a sense of beauty or…
Livinia appears to be a variant of Lavinia, a feminine name with ancient Roman roots. In Roman mythology, Lavinia was the daughter of King Latinus and the wife of Aeneas, playing a significant role…
Nature name
Leaf is a hippieish choice that, for girls, still retains an evergreen quality.
English compound name, Leah + Beatrice
"weary + blessed"
Not quite Beatrice or Letitia, but Leatrice still has a gently old-fashioned charm of its own, a kind of silent movie star aura, as in one of the top actresses of that era, Leatrice Joy. Largely due…
Scottish, river name
Traditionally a male name, Leith now can make a highly unusual, strong but soft, and intriguing girls' possibility.
Spanish
"splendid brightness"
Leocadia marries a mix of sounds: the strength of a lion, with a rhythmic Latin ending. St. Leocadia was an early martyred Spanish saint, and "La Leocadia" is a famous Goya painting of Leocadia…
French female form of Leontios, Greek
"lion"
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…
Leonara is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'leo' meaning 'lion.' It's a variant of names like Leonora, Eleanor, and Lenora, combining strength and elegance. While less common than its…
Latin
"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…
Scottish variation of Lily
Adds some thorns to the smooth texture of Lily.
"lily"
Liliosa, one of the most extravagant forms of the ever-more-popular and varied Lily family, is an ancient saint's name that's a perfect candidate for revival by parents who love the double-L flower…
Variation of Lorelei, English
"alluring, temptress"
A rare variation of the stylish Lorelei, the name Lurlene is an intriguing blend of mystical, magical, and poetic, with just a hint of southern charm (ala Abilene, Lula, and Earle). Originally…