Multiple names by Romy Marylou Amber

Laurie

English, diminutive of Laura

"from Laurentum or bay laurel"

Laurie morphed into the more streamlined Lori in the sixties but now feels dated for a girl in either spelling. Update Lauren has been renovated as Laurel or Laura itself.

Leontyne

English female form of Leontios, Greek

"lion"

Almost exclusively associated with opera diva Leontyne Price. If you want to use the suddenly-stylish Leontyne, we'd recommend the French Leontine spelling.

Leslee

Leslee is a feminine name representing a spelling variation of Leslie, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning 'garden of hollies' or 'holly garden.' This particular…

Livana

Hebrew

"the moon, white"

Pretty and unusual, Livana may find a lot more fans as parents look for alternatives to Number 1 Olivia. Livana was used for only seven baby girls in the US last year.

Lorain

Lorain is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the region of Lorraine in northeastern France. The name itself comes from the medieval kingdom of Lotharingia, named after King Lothair II. As…

Loralei

Loralei is a variant spelling of Lorelei, a name with Germanic origins associated with a famous rock on the Rhine River. According to legend, a siren or mermaid named Lorelei would sing on this rock,…