Obscure Female Names

Lavena

Lavena is a feminine name with possible Latin origins, potentially derived from 'lavare' meaning 'to wash' or 'to cleanse,' suggesting purity. It may also be related to Lavinia, a name from Roman…

Lazuli

Persian place name

Now deeply associated with the gemstone Lapis Lazuli, Lazuli is derived from one of the places where the stone was first mined. The word Lazuli is the root for words like azure. Lapis Lazuli is a…

Leontine

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…

Lucienne

French feminine variation of Lucian

"light"

Lucienne is a soft and ultra-sophisticated French-accented option in the Lucy family, one that could provide a fresh alternative to such fatigued Gallic choices as Danielle and Michelle. So if you're…

Lunette

Lunette is a delicate feminine name with French origins, derived from 'lune,' meaning 'moon.' The '-ette' suffix adds a diminutive quality, essentially meaning 'little moon.' This celestial…

Lyda

Lyda is a concise feminine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from the region of Lydia in Asia Minor. It can also be a shortened form of names like Lydia or Elyda. With its simple two-syllable…