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Diminutive of Keziah, Hebrew
"cassia tree"
Kizzy remains the most popular spelling of the Keziah short form, at least in some part thanks to its appearance in the 1977 television show Roots .
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…
Welsh surname
Very rare Welsh name that is occasionally heard as a first name.
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…
German
"of the people"
Leota is an antique name rarely used any more -- it was given to just 8 baby girls in the US in 2021. Some sources says Leota is a Native American name meaning blue flower.
Lethia is a feminine name with Greek origins, possibly derived from 'Lethe,' one of the five rivers of the Greek underworld associated with forgetfulness and oblivion. In mythology, souls would drink…
Liddie is a diminutive feminine form of Lydia, which has ancient Greek origins meaning "from Lydia," referring to a region in Asia Minor (now part of modern Turkey). The name carries a vintage charm…
Lillis is a charming feminine name with Scandinavian and English roots. It evolved as a diminutive form of Elizabeth or Lily, carrying the essence of delicacy and grace associated with the flower. In…
Lore is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In German tradition, it's a shortened form of Eleanor or Lorelei, while in Spanish it can be a diminutive of Dolores. The name literally means…
Lorella is a feminine name with Italian origins, derived as a diminutive form of names like Lora or Laura, which ultimately come from the Latin word "laurus" meaning "laurel tree" (a symbol of honor…
Variation of Lowell, English, French
"wolf"
Derived from the French lou meaning "wolf", Lovell is a variation of Lowell, which may appeal thanks to its inclusion of the word "love" in its letters.
Loy as a feminine name is an uncommon short form that may derive from several sources. It could be a diminutive of Loyola, connected to St. Ignatius of Loyola, or a variant of Lois, which has Greek…
Spanish surname
Loyola is a Spanish surname occasionally used as a first name for girls. This is most likely in honor of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. Loyola O'Connor was an American silent film…
Luetta is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive form of Louise or Lou. It combines elements of Lou with the feminine suffix -etta, creating a delicate and melodious sound. The name has…
Lynell is a feminine name with a modern sound but vintage origins, likely developing as a creative variation of names like Lynn, Lynette, or Linell. The first element may connect to the Welsh word…
