Girls Names K Through O

Larisa

Greek

"citadel"

This version of the name of a Greek nymph, based on the ancient city of Larisa, is widely used in Russia thanks to a martyr saint venerated by the Eastern Church.

Larissa

English, German, and Portuguese variation of Larisa, Greek and Russian

"citadel"

Daintily pretty without being frilly, Larissa is familiar but more quietly used than its sound-alikes Melissa and Alyssa. Though this is the more common variation in the Western World, the original…

Lark

English bird name

Lark is getting some new and well-deserved attention as a post-Robin and Raven bird name. Although it was first recorded as a name in the 1830's, it has never appeared on the Social Security list.…

Larkin

Irish

"rough, fierce"

While Larkin takes this name from bird to surname, there are actually more female Larkins these days than male, and it's a name that works as well for either gender. It has the literary connection to…

Larkspur

English botanical name

A rarer-than-rare floral name with a sting in the tail!

Latoya

American English

"victory"

Built from the popular La- prefix and Toya, possibly from Victoria, this is one of the best known and historically most popular La-starting names. A famous bearer is La Toya Jackson, a singer,…

Laural

Laural is a feminine name that appears as a variant spelling of Laura or Laurel. It uniquely combines elements of both names, blending Laura's classical heritage with Laurel's natural symbolism.…

Lauran

Variation of Lauren or Laura, Latin

"from Laurentum or bay laurel"

Lauran may not be a spelling used much currently, but it was given to baby girls fairly frequently in Lauren's heyday, back in the 1980s and 1990s. The Lauran spelling relates the name more directly…

Laurena

Laurena is a feminine name that likely developed as a variation of Lauren or Laura, both ultimately derived from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel tree' or 'sweet bay tree,' which symbolized victory…

Laurentia

Latin, feminine form of Laurence

This pretty female form of Laurence originated in ancient Rome and is still sometimes heard in the Latino community. It is one of the many intriguing Latin names for girls worth consideration by…

Laurette

Laurette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive of Laura or Lauren. Derived from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel tree' or 'sweet bay tree,' the laurel wreath has…

Laurina

Laurina is a feminine name with Latin origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Laura, which means 'laurel' or 'bay laurel tree' - a symbol of honor and victory in ancient Rome. With its elegant…

Laurine

Laurine is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'laurus' meaning 'laurel tree' or 'sweet bay tree,' which was historically a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome. As a diminutive…

Laurka

Laurka is a feminine name that appears to be a diminutive form of Laura or Lauren, with Eastern European influences, particularly Polish or Russian. The suffix "-ka" is commonly used in Slavic…

Lava

English word name

"liquid, molten rock"

Molten rock from volcanos, and now a red-hot baby name possibility.

Lavanda

Italian

"lavender"

Italian color and nature name.

Lavendel

German

"lavender"

The German word for Lavender would certainly make for a pretty and unexpected nature name.

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…

Laverna

Latin

Laverna was the Roman goddess of thievery, cheating, and the underworld. The original meaning of her name in unknown, however, there are several theories. One such theory states that Laverna is…

Laverne

French

"springlike"

Although it has a sweet meaning, this name feels dated nowadays, like a fifties poodle skirt. Lavender may be a fresher alternative.