Baby Names That Start With L
Popular baby names beginning with the letter L — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with L, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Lily#18 in the U.S.Lily flower; symbol of purity and innocenceLucy#25 in the U.S.Light; born at dawn or by daylightLuna#27 in the U.S.Moon; the moon goddessLainey#30 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elaine or Laney; ultimately from Helen/Helene meaning bright, shining oneLayla#36 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; born at nightLillian#57 in the U.S.Lily flower; purity — from Latin lilium (lily), via the name LilyLeah#58 in the U.S.Weary; or wild cow — from Hebrew Le'ahLeilani#60 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; royal child of heaven — from Hawaiian lei (flower garland, child) + lani (heavLiliana#78 in the U.S.Lily flower; pure — extended Italian/Spanish form of Lily, from Latin liliumLyla#80 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty — variant of Layla, from Arabic and Persian layl (night)Lucia#83 in the U.S.Light — from Latin lux/lucis (light), via Lucia, feminine of LuciusLydia#92 in the U.S.Woman from Lydia; the ancient region of western Asia Minor, known for beauty and wealthLilah#179 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Hebrew/Arabic laylahLila#187 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Hebrew/Arabic laylah (night); also Sanskrit lila (divine play, sport oLia#200 in the U.S.Weary; from Hebrew Leah; also used as a short form of names like Julia, Amelia, or CorneliaLennon#214 in the U.S.Dear little one; from Irish Ó Leannáin or Mac Leannáin: leannán (lover, sweetheart, or cloak)Lucille#239 in the U.S.LightLilly#252 in the U.S.Lily flower; symbol of purity and innocenceLeila#259 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Arabic laylah (night)Luciana#273 in the U.S.Light; radiantLola#275 in the U.S.Sorrows — from Dolores; also associated with strength of characterLilith#277 in the U.S.Night creature; of the night; from Hebrew lilit or Akkadian lilitu (of the night, storm demon)Lena#279 in the U.S.Bright, shining light; short form of Helena or MagdalenaLeia#297 in the U.S.Weary; variant of Leah from Hebrew; also influenced by Hawaiian leia (child of heaven) and the Lorelai#333 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lorelei, from German, combining 'lore' (murmuring) and 'ley' (rock), referrLeighton#342 in the U.S.From an Old English place name, 'leac-tun', meaning a kitchen garden or leek garden (leac = leeLaura#379 in the U.S.From Latin laurus, the laurel tree, a symbol of victory, honor, and poetry in classical antiquiLiana#386 in the U.S.From Italian and French liane, meaning a climbing tropical vine; also functions as a short formLondyn#388 in the U.S.Phonetic respelling of London, from the Roman Londinium, possibly derived from a Brittonic placLauren#401 in the U.S.Feminine form of Laurent, from Latin Laurentius meaning man from Laurentum or laurel-crowned; aLogan#402 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic lagan meaning little hollow or little cave, a topographic surname turned gLana#406 in the U.S.Multiple independent origins: in Hawaiian it means floating or light; in Slavic languages it isLaila#413 in the U.S.From Arabic layla meaning night; associated with the classic Arabic love poem Layla and Majnun;Leona#429 in the U.S.Feminine form of Leo or Leon, from Latin leo meaning lion; Leona means lioness or a lion-hearteLondon#431 in the U.S.From the Roman city name Londinium, of disputed Celtic origin; possibly from a Brittonic personLyra#435 in the U.S.From Greek lyra meaning lyre, the stringed instrument of Apollo and Orpheus; also the name of aLorelei#441 in the U.S.From the German place name Loreley, a Rhine cliff, derived from Old High German 'lureln' (murmuLilliana#446 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Lily or Lillian, from Latin 'lilium' meaning the lily flower, a symbol of puLakelynn#498 in the U.S.Modern American compound of 'lake' (Old English 'lacu,' a body of water) and '-lynn' (from WelsLouise#516 in the U.S.French feminine form of Louis, from the Old High German Hludwig composed of hlud (famous, renowLottie#528 in the U.S.Pet form of Charlotte, itself the French feminine of Charles, which derives from Old High GermaLenora#539 in the U.S.Short form of Eleonora or Leonora, ultimately from Greek Helene ('torch, bright light') via theLilian#560 in the U.S.Derived from Latin lilium ('lily') or a variant of Lily; the lily has long symbolized purity anLina#572 in the U.S.Tender; a short form of names ending in -lina (Carolina, Angelina, Catalina) or independently aLylah#585 in the U.S.Creative spelling variant of Layla, from Arabic layla meaning 'night,' associated with the SufiLoretta#606 in the U.S.Diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'bay laurel' — the plant used to crown Roman vicLeyla#611 in the U.S.Turkish and Persian spelling of Layla, from Arabic layla meaning 'night' or 'dark,' associated Lexi#628 in the U.S.Short form of Alexandra or Alexis, from the Greek alexein ('to defend') + anēr ('man'), meaningLyric#640 in the U.S.From the English word lyric, ultimately from Greek lyrikos meaning singing to the lyre; used asLegacy#662 in the U.S.From the English word legacy, from Medieval Latin legacia meaning bequest or what is bequeathedLakelyn#673 in the U.S.Modern American compound of lake (Old Norse lak or Old English lacu meaning body of water) combLaney#674 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elaine, Delaney, or Lane; Elaine is an Old French form of Helen, from Greek helenLillie#676 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lily, from the Latin lilium meaning the lily flower; a symbol of purity andLara#693 in the U.S.Protection; from the Roman Lares (protective household gods), or as a Russian diminutive of LarLeilany#696 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; from Hawaiian lei (wreath of flowers) and lani (heaven, sky, royalty), a variaLouisa#697 in the U.S.Renowned warrior; Latinate feminine form of Louis, from Old High German Hlutwig combining hlut Leslie#712 in the U.S.From a Scottish place name, possibly from Gaelic lios (garden, enclosure) and cuilinn (holly), Lennox#717 in the U.S.From the Scottish place name Lennox (Levenach) in Dunbartonshire, from Gaelic leamhan meaning 'Laurel#734 in the U.S.From the Latin laurus, meaning 'laurel tree'; the laurel was sacred to Apollo in Greek and RomaLacey#738 in the U.S.From the Norman French surname de Laci, from a place called Lassy or Laci in Normandy; brought Lettie#757 in the U.S.Joy or happiness; a diminutive of Letitia, from the Latin laetitia meaning joy, gladness, or haLaylani#769 in the U.S.Heavenly wreath or garland from heaven; a blend of the Arabic Layla meaning night and the HawaiLuella#780 in the U.S.Famous warrior; a combination of Lou (from Louise, meaning famous warrior) and Ella (from GermaLivia#820 in the U.S.Feminine form of the Roman family name Livius, possibly derived from a pre-Latin Oscan root meaLayan#831 in the U.S.From Arabic layan, meaning 'softness', 'tenderness', or 'gentle flowing', related to the ArabicLuz#839 in the U.S.Spanish name from the Latin lux (light), used as a Marian name in honor of Our Lady of Light (NLea#848 in the U.S.Variant of Leah, from the Hebrew le'ah meaning 'weary' or 'delicate cow'; also related to the OLilia#859 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Lily, from the Latin Lilium and Greek leirion, the white lily flower — a symLyanna#877 in the U.S.Modern literary name, likely derived from Liana or Lianna (from Latin liana, a climbing vine) oLeanna#890 in the U.S.A blended or independently coined name, combining elements of Leah (Hebrew: weary, or wild cow)Lilianna#891 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Lily or Lilia, from Latin lilium (lily flower), combined with the -anna suffLiv#896 in the U.S.From Old Norse hlif meaning protection, shield, or shelter; in modern Scandinavian languages liLilyana#897 in the U.S.Lily; variant of Lilliana, combining lily (the flower) with the -ana suffix meaning grace or faLiora#900 in the U.S.From Hebrew Li-Or, composed of li (for me, to me) and or (light); meaning my light or light forLinda#902 in the U.S.Short form of Germanic names ending in -lind or -linda, from Old High German lind meaning soft,Luisa#903 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian feminine form of Luis (Louis), from Old High German Hludwig, composed of hlLandry#935 in the U.S.From a Germanic given name composed of land (land, territory, domain) and ric (power, ruler); aLove#957 in the U.S.From the Old English lufu meaning love, affection, or deep devotion, used as a given name expreLeylani#971 in the U.S.Variant of Leilani, from Hawaiian lei meaning garland or flower wreath and lani meaning sky, heLiberty#982 in the U.S.Freedom; from Latin libertas (freedom, liberty), the root of liberal and liberateLaken#990 in the U.S.American surname-style name evoking the Old English lac meaning lake or body of water; a modernLisa#991 in the U.S.Short form of Elisabeth or Elisa, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath, or my God is Lavender#998 in the U.S.The aromatic plant Lavandula; from Latin lavare (to wash), because lavender was used in Roman bLaylah#1056 in the U.S.Night; from Arabic layla (night, dark beauty)Leena#1086 in the U.S.Tender; Finnish form of Helena (bright, shining) or a spelling variant of Lena; in Arabic, laynLaramie#1089 in the U.S.From the Laramie River and city in Wyoming; named for French-Canadian trapper Jacques La Ramée,Lesly#1100 in the U.S.Holly garden; or grey fortress; variant spelling of Leslie, from Scottish Gaelic lios (garden, Lauryn#1110 in the U.S.Laurel; victory; a spelling variant of Lauren, from Latin Laurentius (from Laurentum, the city Lailah#1115 in the U.S.Night; a spelling variant of Layla, from Arabic layla (night, dark beauty)Lizbeth#1116 in the U.S.Pledged to God; a short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is Libby#1123 in the U.S.Pledged to God; an English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath)Lexie#1134 in the U.S.Defender of men; an English diminutive of Alexis, Alexa, or Alexandra, from Greek alexein (to dLianna#1215 in the U.S.My God has answered; short form of names like Eliana or Juliana; or from French liane (a climbi
Boy Names
Liam#1 in the U.S.Strong-willed warrior and protectorLucas#10 in the U.S.Light; bringer of light; from the Latin lux (light)Levi#12 in the U.S.Joined; attached; pledged in devotionLuca#14 in the U.S.Light; from Lucania; Italian form of Lucas/LukeLeo#19 in the U.S.Lion; lion-heartedLuke#33 in the U.S.Light; from Lucania; the Greek form of the evangelist's nameLogan#53 in the U.S.Little hollow; small cove; from Scottish Gaelic lagan (little hollow in a hill), diminutive of Lincoln#69 in the U.S.Lake colony; settlement by the poolLuka#85 in the U.S.Light; or man from Lucania (southern Italy) — Slavic and Italian form of Luke/Lucas, from LatinLeonardo#91 in the U.S.Brave as a lion; lion-bold — from Old High German Leon (lion) + hard (brave, hardy)Lorenzo#117 in the U.S.From Laurentum, an ancient Italian city; associated with the laurel tree symbolizing honor and Landon#127 in the U.S.Long hill; ridge settlement — from Old English lang (long) + dun (hill)Leon#138 in the U.S.Lion — from Greek leōn and Latin leoLuis#144 in the U.S.Famous warrior; renowned in battle — from the Old High German elements hlud (fame) and wig (warLegend#193 in the U.S.A story to be read; a remarkable, enduring story or person — from Latin legenda (things to be rLouis#249 in the U.S.Famous warrior; renowned in battle; from Old High German Chlodwig: hlud (famous, renown) + wig Lane#250 in the U.S.A narrow country road or pathLukas#288 in the U.S.From Lucania (a region of ancient southern Italy); also interpreted as light, from Greek leukosLennox#289 in the U.S.From Levenach; the elm-tree placeLuciano#305 in the U.S.Light; from the Roman family name LuciusLeonel#350 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Lionel, from the Latin 'leo' (lion) with a diminutive suffix, meLawson#381 in the U.S.English surname meaning son of Lawrence, itself from Latin Laurentius meaning man from LaurentuLeandro#406 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Leander, from Greek Leandros meaning lion man, combining leon (lionLucca#425 in the U.S.Italian form of Lucas or Luca, from Latin Lucius meaning light; also the name of a historic TusLian#428 in the U.S.Chinese given name with multiple possible characters: one meaning lotus flower or graceful, anoLewis#433 in the U.S.English and Welsh form of Louis, from Old High German Hludwig meaning renowned warrior, combiniLucian#462 in the U.S.From Latin 'Lucianus,' a Roman family name derived from 'Lucius' and ultimately 'lux/lucis' meaLeland#494 in the U.S.English surname from Old English 'laeg' or 'leah' (meadow, fallow ground) and 'land' (land), meLeonidas#510 in the U.S.From Greek Leonidas, derived from leon (lion) + the patronymic suffix -idas meaning 'son of,' tLawrence#520 in the U.S.From the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'man from Laurentum,' an ancient city near Rome; the city naLedger#554 in the U.S.From the Old English or Old Dutch name Leodegar, a compound of leod ('people, tribe') and gar (Louie#596 in the U.S.Variant of Louis, from Old Frankish Hluodwig, composed of hlud ('fame,' 'renowned') and wig ('wLachlan#606 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic Lachlann, originally a term for Scandinavia or the land of the lochs (fjorLeonard#637 in the U.S.From the Old High German Leonhard, composed of leo ('lion,' from Latin) + hard ('brave,' 'stronLochlan#644 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic Lochlainn, meaning land of the lochs or land of lakes; historically used iLionel#659 in the U.S.From Old French lionel, a diminutive of lion, from Latin leo meaning lion; used in medieval FraLayne#662 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lane, from Old English lane meaning a narrow road or path between hedges orLayton#714 in the U.S.English surname and place name from Old English leac (leek) and tun (settlement, enclosure, farLee#727 in the U.S.From Old English leah meaning 'meadow,' 'clearing,' or 'woodland clearing'; one of the most comLennon#808 in the U.S.Little cloak; or lover; from Irish Gaelic Ó Leannáin (descendant of Leannán), from leann (cloakLanden#813 in the U.S.Long hill; variant of Landon, from Old English lang (long) + dun (hill, down)Lance#862 in the U.S.Short form of Lancelot (Old French/Germanic, meaning 'land' or 'territory'), or directly from tLeroy#888 in the U.S.From Old French le roi meaning the king; a surname borne by those who worked in a royal househoLaith#896 in the U.S.From Arabic laith (also layth), meaning lion; a name evoking strength, courage, and nobility, uLucien#899 in the U.S.French form of Lucianus, derived from Latin Lucius and ultimately from lux/lucis (light); meaniLeif#917 in the U.S.From Old Norse leifr meaning heir, descendant, or one who is left (as an inheritance); also relLandyn#952 in the U.S.Long hill; Y-spelling variant of Landon/Landen, from Old English lang (long) + dun (hill, down)Legacy#957 in the U.S.Something handed down from the past; an enduring heritage; from Old French legacie, from MedievLoyal#983 in the U.S.From the English adjective loyal, derived from Old French loyal and Latin legalis meaning legalLandry#996 in the U.S.Land ruler; lord of the landLangston#1000 in the U.S.From Old English lang meaning long or tall and tun meaning settlement or farm, giving the meaniLyle#1018 in the U.S.The island; from Old French l'isle (the island), a place-name for someone from an islandLeighton#1039 in the U.S.Herb garden settlement; from Old English leac-tun (leek garden/farm, herb settlement)Lev#1040 in the U.S.Heart; from Hebrew lev (heart); or lion, from Russian/Slavic lev (lion)Larry#1068 in the U.S.Laurel; victory; English pet form of Lawrence or Laurence, from Latin Laurentius (from LaurentuLyam#1092 in the U.S.Resolute protector; a Y-spelling variant of Liam, the Irish short form of William, from GermaniLondon#1209 in the U.S.Possibly from Celtic Londinium (the Roman name for London) of uncertain meaning — possibly 'wil