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Karma
Hindi, Sanskrit "destiny, spiritual force; deed, fate"
"destiny, spiritual force; deed, fate"
Some parents are hoping to bestow good karma on their children with this name, derived from the Sanskrit word for "fate". Associated with the Hindu and Buddhist belief that someone's actions in this…
Kashmere
Kashmere is an uncommon feminine name inspired by the geographic region of Kashmir, famous for its breathtaking landscapes and luxurious cashmere wool. The name evokes images of softness, luxury, and…
Kaydence
Variation of Cadence, word name
We'd prefer to stick with the more-familiar Cadence and avoid the overly trendy Kay- prefix.
Koral
Koral is a feminine variant of the name Coral, derived from the English word for the colorful marine invertebrates. The name evokes imagery of vibrant ocean reefs and the beautiful pinkish-red hue of…
Koralee
Koralee is a feminine name that represents a variation of Coralie, which derives from the Greek word "korallion" meaning "coral." This nature-inspired name evokes the beautiful marine organism found…
Kristal
See CRYSTAL.
Krystal
Variation of Crystal, English word name
"crystal, clear, ice"
This spelling variation of Crystal rose all the way up to #53 in the US in 1985.
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Lacy
English
"from Lassy"
One of the most feminine of surname names, calling to mind dresses and doilies, though it was once used for boys too. The spelling Lacey is currently more popular, while Lacie has been a favorite in…
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…
Legaci
Variation of Legacy, English word name
As Legacy heats up for girls, new variations are being put into play — chief among them is Legaci.
Legacie
Legacie is a modern feminine name inspired by the English word 'legacy,' referring to something handed down from ancestors or predecessors. This creative spelling variant transforms a common noun…
Legend
English
"hero or fable"
Legend joins cousins Story, Saga and Fable in the baby name pantheon of narrative words. Unlike Story and Fable, however, Legend comes with additional weight, being used for fame ("living legend")…
Lemon
English word name
Sweet but sharp, Lemon was given to a surprising 50 girls back in 2021, while in a more recent year, it was given to just shy of 30. Some parents may find it summery and refreshing, while others may…
Liberti
Liberti is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variant spelling of Liberty. Derived from the Latin 'libertas' meaning 'freedom,' the name embodies ideals of independence and personal…
Liberty
Word name
Less common than other virtue names, Liberty is nonetheless a name with a long American heritage. Liberty is seeing a level of popularity not seen since the end of the First World War, but its heyday…
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,…