Girls Names K Through O

Linden

English tree name

"tree of the genus Tilla"

Though this name of a sturdy tree that can live for centuries was quite popular for boys in the first half of the twentieth century, at this point in time we can see Linden as a fresh-sounding…

Lindley

English and German surname

"from Lindley"

Updates Lindsey for the 21st century.

Lindsay

English surname

"marshlands of Lincolnshire"

In the early eighties, Lindsay, in tandem with Courtney, approached the Top 10. Lindsey is one of the few truly unisex names (rather than being a name that has changed genders). Over time the ey…

Linet

Linet is a feminine name with medieval origins, appearing as a character in Arthurian legends—sometimes as Lynette or Linnet—a noblewoman who seeks help from Sir Lancelot and eventually becomes the…

Linley

Modern invented name

Linley is one of the trendy new girls' names created from two popular halves, Lin and Ley. All names Ley ending are popular right now, with Oakley, Bexley, and Riley picking up where Ashley left off.…

Linnaea

Linnaea is a botanical feminine name derived from Linnaea borealis, a flowering plant named after the famous Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus. The delicate twin flower grows in forest settings across…

Linnea

Swedish

"twinflower, lime tree"

Linnea is an attractive Scandinavian name that derives from the renowned 18th century Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, who developed the Linnean system of classifying plants and animals. Linnea is…

Linzey

Linzey is a feminine name representing a modern spelling variation of Lindsay or Lindsey. The name originated as a Scottish and English surname derived from the Old English elements 'lind' meaning…

Lisette

French, diminutive of Elizabeth or Lise

"pledged to God"

Lisette, also spelled Lizette, is a dainty,, if somewhat dated, Gallic offshoot of Elizabeth. It reached its U.S. peak of popularity in 1999, then fell off the list in 2001. Lisette Model (born…

Lisle

Lisle is a delicate feminine name with French origins, though it has been used in English-speaking countries for centuries. Derived from the French word 'l'isle' meaning 'the island,' it evokes…

Lison

Lison is a charming feminine name with French origins, functioning as a diminutive of Lise (the French form of Elizabeth) or Élise. In French-speaking regions, particularly Quebec and France, the…

Lissa

African, Arabic mythological name; diminutive of Melissa, Greek

"honeybee"

Lissa might be an abbreviation of Melissa, but it's more substantial in its own right: Lissa is the name of a supreme mother goddess in African mythology and an Arabic symbol of rebirth.

Littie

Littie is a feminine name with American origins, likely emerging as a nickname that evolved into a given name in its own right. It possibly derived as a diminutive form of names containing 'lit'…

Liu

Chinese

"willow tree"

Commonly associated with Chinese supermodel Liu Wen.

Liva

Danish

"variant of Lifa"

In old Norse mythology Lifa/Liva is one of only two people that are destined to survive Ragnarok (Nordic armageddon) and will therefore be the parents of a new race of man.

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.

Lively

English word name

"full of life, energy"

Spirited and sassy, Lively could be a feminine leaning counterpart to the trending boy name Wilder. A modern virtue of sorts, it has more energy that Patience, Prudence, and Temperance, and is far…

Liviana

Latin

"envious"

Somehow sounds even posher than Lavinia. A lushly beautiful name, in the trendy ancient style, marred only by a negative meaning.

Livie

Diminutive of Olivia, Latin

"olive tree"

The adorable diminutive Livie is most often a short form of the popular Olivia and may also be spelled Livvy, Livvie, or Livi. But occasionally it may be short for the separate Ancient Roman name…

Livingston

English and Scottish surname

"dear friend's place"

A new crop of gender-neutral English place names have suddenly become trendy — those ending in -ton. Multi-syllabic but not dramatic, these names are rising quickly for girls and boys. Think…