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Laoise
Irish
"light"
Pronounced lee-sha, Laoise is the feminine form of the Irish mythological names Lugh and Lugus, which means light. Lugus was the Celtic god of commerce and craftsmanship, the equivalent of the Roman…
Larkin
Irish
"rough, fierce"
The additional syllable makes Lark a masculine surname name, borne by poet Philip Larkin.
Larkspur
English botanical name
A rarer-than-rare floral name with a sting in the tail!
Laszlo
Hungarian
"glorious ruler"
The Hungarian classic Laszlo, with its zippy 'z' middle and energetic 'o' ending, has become something of a hipster option, beginning to be considered by cutting-edge parents. A name with a royal…
Laurelie
Laurelie is a delicate feminine name that combines elements of Laura (from Latin "laurus" meaning "laurel tree," a symbol of honor) with the melodic ending "-elie." It may be viewed as a variation of…
Laurentin
Laurentin is a masculine name with Latin and Romanian origins, derived from Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel.' The laurel wreath was a symbol of victory and achievement in…
Laurentine
Laurentine is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from the ancient Roman name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel.' This elegant name carries associations with victory…
Lavender
English color and flower name
"purple flower"
Lavender lags far behind sweet-smelling purple-hued sister names Violet and Lila, but is starting to get some enthusiastic attention from cutting-edge namers along with other adventurous nature names…
Lavinia
Latin, from ancient place name Lavinium
Lavinia is a charmingly prim and proper Victorian-sounding name which actually dates back to classical mythology, where it was the name of the wife of the Trojan hero Aeneas, who was considered the…
Lazarus
Latinized Greek variation of Hebrew Eleazar
"God is my helper"
Lazarus is a name that looks as if it could possibly be raised from the dead, just like its biblical bearer. Look for it in the next wave of Old Testament revivals that transcend their long-bearded…
Lealand
Lealand is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, representing a variant spelling of Leeland. The name combines 'lee,' meaning a sheltered area or meadow, with 'land,' creating the meaning…
Leander
Greek
"lion-man"
Leander was once an almost unknown name, however, with the popularity of Leo and the rise of Leandro, it now feels like a perfectly accessible alternative to Leon or Alexander. In Greek legend,…
Leighton
English
"meadow town"
More popular in its Layton spelling, Leighton is rising in popularity in the US for both sexes simultaneously, although this spelling remains more popular for girls for now – no doubt helped by…
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…
Leontine
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…
Lesleigh
Lesleigh is a feminine name representing a creative spelling variation of Leslie or Lesley. The name has Scottish origins, derived from a place name combining the Gaelic elements 'les' meaning…
Lewellyn
Lewellyn is a masculine name of Welsh origin, being a variant spelling of Llewellyn, which comes from the Welsh 'llyw' (leader) and 'eilun' (image, idol), essentially meaning 'leader's image' or…
Lexique
French word name
"lexicon"
Lieselotte
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…
Lilabet
Lilabet is a charming feminine name that originated as an affectionate Scottish diminutive of Elizabeth. The name gained wider recognition as it was the childhood nickname of Queen Elizabeth II, used…