Baby Names That Start With L
2706 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 innocence▶Lucy#25 in the U.S.Light; born at dawn or by daylight▶Luna#27 in the U.S.Moon; the moon goddess▶Lainey#30 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elaine or Laney; ultimately from Helen/Helene meaning bright, shining one▶Layla#36 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; born at night▶Lillian#57 in the U.S.Lily flower; purity — from Latin lilium (lily), via the name Lily▶Leah#58 in the U.S.Weary; or wild cow — from Hebrew Le'ah▶Leilani#60 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; royal child of heaven — from Hawaiian lei (flower garland, child) + lani (heav▶Liliana#78 in the U.S.Lily flower; pure — extended Italian/Spanish form of Lily, from Latin lilium▶Lyla#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 Lucius▶Lydia#92 in the U.S.Woman from Lydia; the ancient region of western Asia Minor, known for beauty and wealth▶Lilah#179 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Hebrew/Arabic laylah▶Lila#187 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Hebrew/Arabic laylah (night); also Sanskrit lila (divine play, sport o▶Lia#200 in the U.S.Weary; from Hebrew Leah; also used as a short form of names like Julia, Amelia, or Cornelia▶Lennon#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.Light▶Lilly#252 in the U.S.Lily flower; symbol of purity and innocence▶Leila#259 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Arabic laylah (night)▶Luciana#273 in the U.S.Light; radiant▶Lola#275 in the U.S.Sorrows — from Dolores; also associated with strength of character▶Lilith#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 Magdalena▶Leia#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), referr▶Leighton#342 in the U.S.From an Old English place name, 'leac-tun', meaning a kitchen garden or leek garden (leac = lee▶Laura#379 in the U.S.From Latin laurus, the laurel tree, a symbol of victory, honor, and poetry in classical antiqui▶Liana#386 in the U.S.From Italian and French liane, meaning a climbing tropical vine; also functions as a short form▶Londyn#388 in the U.S.Phonetic respelling of London, from the Roman Londinium, possibly derived from a Brittonic plac▶Lauren#401 in the U.S.Feminine form of Laurent, from Latin Laurentius meaning man from Laurentum or laurel-crowned; a▶Logan#402 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic lagan meaning little hollow or little cave, a topographic surname turned g▶Lana#406 in the U.S.Multiple independent origins: in Hawaiian it means floating or light; in Slavic languages it is▶Laila#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-hearte▶London#431 in the U.S.From the Roman city name Londinium, of disputed Celtic origin; possibly from a Brittonic person▶Lyra#435 in the U.S.From Greek lyra meaning lyre, the stringed instrument of Apollo and Orpheus; also the name of a▶Lorelei#441 in the U.S.From the German place name Loreley, a Rhine cliff, derived from Old High German 'lureln' (murmu▶Lilliana#446 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Lily or Lillian, from Latin 'lilium' meaning the lily flower, a symbol of pu▶Lakelynn#498 in the U.S.Modern American compound of 'lake' (Old English 'lacu,' a body of water) and '-lynn' (from Wels▶Louise#516 in the U.S.French feminine form of Louis, from the Old High German Hludwig composed of hlud (famous, renow▶Lottie#528 in the U.S.Pet form of Charlotte, itself the French feminine of Charles, which derives from Old High Germa▶Lenora#539 in the U.S.Short form of Eleonora or Leonora, ultimately from Greek Helene ('torch, bright light') via the▶Lilian#560 in the U.S.Derived from Latin lilium ('lily') or a variant of Lily; the lily has long symbolized purity an▶Lina#572 in the U.S.Tender; a short form of names ending in -lina (Carolina, Angelina, Catalina) or independently a▶Lylah#585 in the U.S.Creative spelling variant of Layla, from Arabic layla meaning 'night,' associated with the Sufi▶Loretta#606 in the U.S.Diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'bay laurel' — the plant used to crown Roman vic▶Leyla#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'), meaning▶Lyric#640 in the U.S.From the English word lyric, ultimately from Greek lyrikos meaning singing to the lyre; used as▶Legacy#662 in the U.S.From the English word legacy, from Medieval Latin legacia meaning bequest or what is bequeathed▶Lakelyn#673 in the U.S.Modern American compound of lake (Old Norse lak or Old English lacu meaning body of water) comb▶Laney#674 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elaine, Delaney, or Lane; Elaine is an Old French form of Helen, from Greek helen▶Lillie#676 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lily, from the Latin lilium meaning the lily flower; a symbol of purity and▶Lara#693 in the U.S.Protection; from the Roman Lares (protective household gods), or as a Russian diminutive of Lar▶Leilany#696 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; from Hawaiian lei (wreath of flowers) and lani (heaven, sky, royalty), a varia▶Louisa#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 Roma▶Lacey#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 ha▶Laylani#769 in the U.S.Heavenly wreath or garland from heaven; a blend of the Arabic Layla meaning night and the Hawai▶Luella#780 in the U.S.Famous warrior; a combination of Lou (from Louise, meaning famous warrior) and Ella (from Germa▶Livia#820 in the U.S.Feminine form of the Roman family name Livius, possibly derived from a pre-Latin Oscan root mea▶Layan#831 in the U.S.From Arabic layan, meaning 'softness', 'tenderness', or 'gentle flowing', related to the Arabic▶Luz#839 in the U.S.Spanish name from the Latin lux (light), used as a Marian name in honor of Our Lady of Light (N▶Lea#848 in the U.S.Variant of Leah, from the Hebrew le'ah meaning 'weary' or 'delicate cow'; also related to the O▶Lilia#859 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Lily, from the Latin Lilium and Greek leirion, the white lily flower — a sym▶Lyanna#877 in the U.S.Modern literary name, likely derived from Liana or Lianna (from Latin liana, a climbing vine) o▶Leanna#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 suff▶Liv#896 in the U.S.From Old Norse hlif meaning protection, shield, or shelter; in modern Scandinavian languages li▶Lilyana#897 in the U.S.Lily; variant of Lilliana, combining lily (the flower) with the -ana suffix meaning grace or fa▶Liora#900 in the U.S.From Hebrew Li-Or, composed of li (for me, to me) and or (light); meaning my light or light for▶Linda#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 hl▶Landry#935 in the U.S.From a Germanic given name composed of land (land, territory, domain) and ric (power, ruler); a▶Love#957 in the U.S.From the Old English lufu meaning love, affection, or deep devotion, used as a given name expre▶Leylani#971 in the U.S.Variant of Leilani, from Hawaiian lei meaning garland or flower wreath and lani meaning sky, he▶Liberty#982 in the U.S.Freedom; from Latin libertas (freedom, liberty), the root of liberal and liberate▶Laken#990 in the U.S.American surname-style name evoking the Old English lac meaning lake or body of water; a modern▶Lisa#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 b▶Laylah#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, layn▶Laramie#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 d▶Lianna#1215 in the U.S.My God has answered; short form of names like Eliana or Juliana; or from French liane (a climbi▶Leni#1243 in the U.S.Bright; shining; German/Scandinavian short form of Helena (from Greek helene: bright, shining),▶Leela#1257 in the U.S.Play; divine play; from Sanskrit lila (play, sport, divine play — the universe as God's creativ▶Layne#1274 in the U.S.A narrow road or path▶Lorena#1279 in the U.S.Crowned with laurel, the laurel tree▶Lindsey#1285 in the U.S.Lincoln's wetland or island; from an English place name▶Lucie#1295 in the U.S.Light, illumination▶Liah#1340 in the U.S.Weary; also interpreted as wild cow or gazelle▶Liz#1348 in the U.S.My God is an oath; devoted to God▶Lorraine#1417 in the U.S.From Lorraine, the land of Lothar's people▶Lailani#1430 in the U.S.Night flower of heaven; heavenly nightbloom▶Loyalty#1458 in the U.S.Fidelity, devotion, steadfast allegiance▶Liyana#1484 in the U.S.Softness, tenderness, gentleness▶Lidia#1488 in the U.S.woman from Lydia, a region of ancient Anatolia; a vernacular form of Lydia▶Louella#1489 in the U.S.an English coinage blending Lou/Louise (from Germanic 'famous warrior') with Ella, popularized ▶Lori#1524 in the U.S.Diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus 'laurel'▶Laynee#1528 in the U.S.modern coinage, an elaborated spelling of Laney, a pet form of Elaine or the surname Lane▶Leora#1529 in the U.S.from Hebrew, a variant of Liora, derived from 'li' ('to me') and 'or' ('light'), meaning 'my li▶Londynn#1534 in the U.S.From the place name London, used as a modern given name▶Laikyn#1543 in the U.S.A modern invented spelling of Laken/Lakyn, a name popularized as a creative feminine form; no e▶Lillianna#1550 in the U.S.An elaborated spelling of Liliana/Lillian, derived from the flower name 'lily' (Latin 'lilium',▶Laynie#1570 in the U.S.A modern American name, typically a pet form of Elaine or a feminine elaboration of the surname▶Lilieth#1579 in the U.S.a modern variant spelling, likely influenced by Lily and Lilith; not an established traditional▶Liya#1589 in the U.S.a variant of Leah (Hebrew, possibly meaning 'weary'); in Amharic/Ethiopian usage interpreted as▶Lenna#1606 in the U.S.short form of names ending in -lena such as Helena or Magdalena▶Letty#1607 in the U.S.A diminutive of Letitia/Lettice, from Latin 'laetitia' meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'.▶Linnea#1608 in the U.S.from the twinflower (Linnaea borealis), named for the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus▶Larissa#1615 in the U.S.From the ancient Greek city Larissa, of uncertain meaning, sometimes linked to a word for 'cita▶Laine#1647 in the U.S.variant of the surname Lane ("path, narrow road") or short form of Elaine▶Lotus#1663 in the U.S.Lotus flower▶Lucero#1664 in the U.S.From Spanish 'lucero' meaning 'bright star, morning star', from Latin 'lux' ('light').▶Lilyanna#1697 in the U.S.Modern blend of Lily (flower) and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'); a variant of Liliana.▶
Boy Names
Liam#1 in the U.S.Strong-willed warrior and protector▶Lucas#10 in the U.S.Light; bringer of light; from the Latin lux (light)▶Levi#12 in the U.S.Joined; attached; pledged in devotion▶Luca#14 in the U.S.Light; from Lucania; Italian form of Lucas/Luke▶Leo#19 in the U.S.Lion; lion-hearted▶Luke#33 in the U.S.Light; from Lucania; the Greek form of the evangelist's name▶Logan#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 pool▶Luka#85 in the U.S.Light; or man from Lucania (southern Italy) — Slavic and Italian form of Luke/Lucas, from Latin▶Leonardo#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 leo▶Luis#144 in the U.S.Famous warrior; renowned in battle — from the Old High German elements hlud (fame) and wig (war▶Legend#193 in the U.S.A story to be read; a remarkable, enduring story or person — from Latin legenda (things to be r▶Louis#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 path▶Lukas#288 in the U.S.From Lucania (a region of ancient southern Italy); also interpreted as light, from Greek leukos▶Lennox#289 in the U.S.From Levenach; the elm-tree place▶Luciano#305 in the U.S.Light; from the Roman family name Lucius▶Leonel#350 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Lionel, from the Latin 'leo' (lion) with a diminutive suffix, me▶Lawson#381 in the U.S.English surname meaning son of Lawrence, itself from Latin Laurentius meaning man from Laurentu▶Leandro#406 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Leander, from Greek Leandros meaning lion man, combining leon (lion▶Lucca#425 in the U.S.Italian form of Lucas or Luca, from Latin Lucius meaning light; also the name of a historic Tus▶Lian#428 in the U.S.Chinese given name with multiple possible characters: one meaning lotus flower or graceful, ano▶Lewis#433 in the U.S.English and Welsh form of Louis, from Old High German Hludwig meaning renowned warrior, combini▶Lucian#462 in the U.S.From Latin 'Lucianus,' a Roman family name derived from 'Lucius' and ultimately 'lux/lucis' mea▶Leland#494 in the U.S.English surname from Old English 'laeg' or 'leah' (meadow, fallow ground) and 'land' (land), me▶Leonidas#510 in the U.S.From Greek Leonidas, derived from leon (lion) + the patronymic suffix -idas meaning 'son of,' t▶Lawrence#520 in the U.S.From the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'man from Laurentum,' an ancient city near Rome; the city na▶Ledger#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 ('w▶Lachlan#606 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic Lachlann, originally a term for Scandinavia or the land of the lochs (fjor▶Leonard#637 in the U.S.From the Old High German Leonhard, composed of leo ('lion,' from Latin) + hard ('brave,' 'stron▶Lochlan#644 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic Lochlainn, meaning land of the lochs or land of lakes; historically used i▶Lionel#659 in the U.S.From Old French lionel, a diminutive of lion, from Latin leo meaning lion; used in medieval Fra▶Layne#662 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lane, from Old English lane meaning a narrow road or path between hedges or▶Layton#714 in the U.S.English surname and place name from Old English leac (leek) and tun (settlement, enclosure, far▶Lee#727 in the U.S.From Old English leah meaning 'meadow,' 'clearing,' or 'woodland clearing'; one of the most com▶Lennon#808 in the U.S.Little cloak; or lover; from Irish Gaelic Ó Leannáin (descendant of Leannán), from leann (cloak▶Landen#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 t▶Leroy#888 in the U.S.From Old French le roi meaning the king; a surname borne by those who worked in a royal househo▶Laith#896 in the U.S.From Arabic laith (also layth), meaning lion; a name evoking strength, courage, and nobility, u▶Lucien#899 in the U.S.French form of Lucianus, derived from Latin Lucius and ultimately from lux/lucis (light); meani▶Leif#917 in the U.S.From Old Norse leifr meaning heir, descendant, or one who is left (as an inheritance); also rel▶Landyn#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 Mediev▶Loyal#983 in the U.S.From the English adjective loyal, derived from Old French loyal and Latin legalis meaning legal▶Landry#996 in the U.S.Land ruler; lord of the land▶Langston#1000 in the U.S.From Old English lang meaning long or tall and tun meaning settlement or farm, giving the meani▶Lyle#1018 in the U.S.The island; from Old French l'isle (the island), a place-name for someone from an island▶Leighton#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 Laurentu▶Lyam#1092 in the U.S.Resolute protector; a Y-spelling variant of Liam, the Irish short form of William, from Germani▶London#1209 in the U.S.Possibly from Celtic Londinium (the Roman name for London) of uncertain meaning — possibly 'wil▶Lux#1223 in the U.S.Light, radiance, illumination▶Lahiam#1288 in the U.S.My people are gracious; God of the people▶Lazarus#1336 in the U.S.God has helped, God is my help▶Lucio#1345 in the U.S.Light, illumination▶Lyric#1365 in the U.S.A lyric poem; song of personal emotion▶Lenny#1372 in the U.S.Brave lion; diminutive of Leonard▶Lucius#1385 in the U.S.Light, illumination▶Link#1417 in the U.S.A link, connection; short for Lincoln▶Linus#1425 in the U.S.Flaxen-haired; linen-colored hair▶Lael#1472 in the U.S.Belonging to God, of God▶Laken#1490 in the U.S.Modern American name, an elaboration of the word 'lake' with the suffix '-en'.▶Luther#1499 in the U.S.Army of the people (Germanic origin)▶Lamar#1515 in the U.S.From a French surname, originally a place name 'la mare' ('the pool/pond'). Widely used as a gi▶Linden#1548 in the U.S.From the English word for the linden (lime) tree, used as a surname and given name; ultimately ▶Lenox#1554 in the U.S.a variant of Lennox, from a Scottish district name (the Lennox), thought to derive from Gaelic ▶Luan#1563 in the U.S.from Albanian meaning 'lion'▶Lester#1580 in the U.S.From the English place name Leicester, meaning a Roman camp (Latin 'castra') by the river Legra▶Lazaro#1622 in the U.S.The Spanish form of Lazarus, from Hebrew 'Eleazar' meaning 'God has helped'.▶Lake#1632 in the U.S.from the English word "lake," used as a nature name and topographic surname▶