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Nature name
Evocative modern unisex choice brought into the spotlight by actress Lake Bell.
Lambart is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'land' meaning 'territory' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' This ancient name was brought to England by the Normans…
French and German
"land brilliant"
Ancient saint's name used for cowardly cartoon lion.
English place-name
British place-name unlikely to evoke much passion in any baby namer.
Langton is a distinguished masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old English place name and surname meaning 'long town' or 'long settlement.' It carries historical significance through…
English occupational name
"Latin translator"
Latimer is an English occupational surname that referred to someone who translated documents to and from Latin. It was derived from the French latinier and latimier , of the same meaning.
English from Latin
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
Lawrence is the dominant spelling in the US, but in the UK Laurence and Lawrence are given in almost equal numbers each year, often with the adorable nickname Laurie or Lawrie. British actor Sir…
French variation of Lawrence
"of Laurentium or bay laurel"
A French accent makes almost everything sound better, especially when attached to a Twilight vampire. Laurent also has a high-style feel via designer Yves St-Laurent. Laurent de Brunhoff is the…
Laurentius is a masculine name of Latin origin, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel.' It's the original Latin form of the more common Lawrence or Lorenzo. The laurel wreath was a symbol…
Law is a masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. As an English surname-turned-first-name, it derives from the Old English 'hlaw' meaning 'hill' or as a shortened form of Lawrence, meaning…
Literary name
The name and story of Shakespeare’s King Lear is based on that of Leir — a legendary king of the Britons, who supposedly reigned around the 8th century BC. According to 12th-century historian,…
Leger is a masculine name with French origins, derived from the Latin name Leodegarius, meaning 'people's spear' or 'light-bearing.' It gained prominence through Saint Leger (or Leodegar), a…
Variation of Lee, English
"pasture, meadow"
Leigh as a masculine name has Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English 'leah' meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow.' While Leigh has become increasingly popular as a feminine name in recent…
Scottish river name
"wet"
This is an unusual surname and geographical name of medieval Scottish origin that might serve as a possible alternative to the aging Keith, though it's a bit tough on the tongue. More popularly spelt…
Lind is a masculine name with Germanic and Scandinavian origins. It derives from Old Norse and can be related to the word 'lind' meaning 'lime tree' or 'linden tree,' which historically symbolized…
Variation of Lyndon
"linden tree hill"
The graceful, natural image of the verdant shade tree transcends any connection with President Johnson. A sturdy tree that can live for centuries, Linden was actually quite a popular boys' name from…
English
"island of linden trees"
Lindsay is one of the few truly unisex names (rather than being a name that has changed genders). Over time the ey ending was usually reserved for women and the ay ending reserved for men, although…
English and Scottish surname
"dear friend's place"
When Matthew McConaughey and wife Camila Alves chose the old English surname and place name Livingston for their third child, they elevated it from half of a Stanley & Livingston joke to a modern…
