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Leandros
Leandros is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the name Leander, which comes from the Greek elements 'leon' meaning 'lion' and 'andros' meaning 'man', thus translating to 'lion man' or…
Leda
Greek
"woman, wife"
Succinct and simple in spelling, Leda is a currently rare choice from Greek mythology with that appealing four-letter, ending in -a format of Lyra, Maia, Vada, Veda, and Nora. Borne by a Spartan…
Lelia
Italian form of Laelia, meaning unknown
A rare and delicate choice, Lelia is a modern variation of an ancient Roman family name. It came to Britain in the mid-nineteenth century, following the publication of George Sand's popular romantic…
Leocadia
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…
Leta
Latin
"glad, joyful"
Leta has hipster cred as the daughter of cool mommy blogger Dooce. Related to the Greek mythological Leda, a great beauty who mothered another great beauty, Helen of Troy, Leta is a name that's as…
Letitia
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…
Lettice
English variation of Letitia
"joy, gladness"
Lettice is still occasionally heard in upper-class British families, but we fear it would cause too much salad-green teasing to be considered in the U.S. Calling your little Lettice Lettie could help…
Lex
Diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
Cool short form of Alexander, fresher than Alex and less trendy than Xander... for now.
Lexia
Greek, diminutive of Alexia
See ALEXIA.
Lexus
Greek variation of a diminutive of Alexis
Do you really want to name your baby after a car when there are so many other lex possibilities?
Lianne
Variation of Leanne, English combination of Lee + Anne
"meadow grace"
Lianne is occasionally used independently, but fairly flimsy. Our advice: Keep looking for a name that carries more individual authority.
Lida
Russian diminutive of Lidia; Scandinavian diminutive of Alida; variation of Leda, Greek
"woman from Lydia; noble; happy"
Multicultural mini name with an intuitive pronunciation — it's a recipe for success, yet Lida remains under the radar.
Ligeia
Greek
"clear-voiced, whistling"
One of the Sirens in Greek mythology, Ligeia was also the title character in an Edgar Allan Poe story. The mythological Ligeia was half-bird, half-woman. Spelling may also be Lygeia or Ligia.
Light
Word name
A shimmering day name, with a bit of hippie residue.
Lilac
English, from Persian
"bluish or lilac"
Could Lilac be the next Lila or Lily or Violet? It certainly has a lot going for it--those lilting double 'l's, the fabulous fragrance it exudes, and the fact that it's a color name as well,…
Lilas
French, Portuguese
"lilac; lily"
In France, Lilas is a light, colorful, and botanical name, literally translating to "lilac". Pronounced as LEE-LAH, it has been appearing in the French Top 500 since 2001. Occasionally, the name is…
Lileas
Scottish variation of Lily
Adds some thorns to the smooth texture of Lily.
Liliah
Liliah is a delicate feminine name with Hebrew origins, considered a variation of Lilith or Delilah. It may also be connected to the word 'lilac' or 'lily,' flowering plants that symbolize innocence…
Lilika
Lilika is a charming feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It may be considered a diminutive form of names like Lily or Liliana, or it could be related to the Greek name Lilitka. In…
Lilium
Flower name, Latin
"lily"
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…