Names that start with L
1,378 different L-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Liam led them with 20,846 newborns. Compare all 6,068 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.

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- LaureenCompound name combining Laura and the suffix -een, essentially meaning 'little Laura' or 'Laura-like'Modern coinage10
- LouannCombination of Louise and Ann, meaning 'renowned warrior' and 'grace' respectivelyEnglish10
- LitaDerived as a short form of names like Carlita or Lolita, but also used independentlySpanish10
- LeeanneCombination of Lee and Anne, thus 'meadow grace' or 'clearing grace'English10
- LeraPossibly a short form of names like Valeria or a variant of Lora, meaning 'laurel'English10
- LelahOf debated origin, possibly a variant of Lelia or Leila, but often associated with the Hebrew name meaning 'weary' or 'dark beautyHebrew10
- LynneaA respelling of Linnea, derived from the name of the twinflower (Linnaea borealis), named after botanist Carl LinnaeusModern coinage10
- LisandraA combination of Lisa and Sandra, often interpreted as 'God is my oath' and 'defender of mankind'Spanish10
- LavonteOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- Lorelleof uncertain origin, possibly a variant or elaborated form of Laura, meaning 'laurel'Modern coinage10
- LaniaA modern coinage, possibly influenced by names like Alana or Lana, with no established meaningModern coinage10
- LamiyaRadiant, shining, or having a glowing complexionArabic10
- LeithOf uncertain originScottish10
- LisethProbably a variant of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'English10
- LordOne who has authority, control, or powerEnglish10
- LaloOf uncertain originSpanish10
- LahnaOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- LaasyaGrace, beauty, or skillSanskrit10
- LuzelenaCombination of Luz and Elena, likely intended as 'light' and 'bright, shining one'Modern coinage10
- LorrainaOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- LucetteLight, from the Latin 'lux' meaning light, often associated with clarity and illuminationFrench10
- LainiPossibly a variant of Lainey, a diminutive of Elaine or Helen, meaning 'bright, shining light' or 'torch'English10
- LeorOf uncertain originHebrew10
- LarayaOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- LamontaeOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining the prefix La- with Montae, possibly inspired by names like Lamont and MontaeModern coinage10
- Linkonof uncertain meaningModern coinage10
- LivanOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- LayonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- LorielOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- LavanyaGrace, beauty, or elegance (Sanskrit)Sanskrit10
- LeodanOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- LeilianaProbably a variant of Leilani, meaning 'heavenly flower' or 'royal child' in Hawaiian, or an elaborated form of Liana, meaning 'to climb' in FrenchModern coinage10
- LayneyProbably a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Laney or Lainey, which are often diminutives of Elaine or HelenModern coinage10
- LimaUncertainModern coinage10
- LilygraceLilygrace combines the flower name Lily with the virtue name Grace, symbolizing purity and divine favorModern coinage10
- LaylinOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- LeonellYoung lionEnglish10
- LemmyDedicated to the god of the sea (from Old English 'leof' meaning 'dear' and 'mere' meaning 'sea')Modern coinage10
- Locklynnof uncertain originModern coinage10
- LuxuryLuxury is an English word name referring to a state of great comfort and elegance, used as a given nameModern coinage10
- Luccia10
- Laleh10
- Leveah10
- Levian10
- Lunamae10
- Lilijana10
- Leelani10
- Lucija10
- Lucario10
- Leiara10
- Lolan10
- Loen10
- Lavanni10
- LaverneFrom a French place name meaning 'alder grove'French9
- LynLyn is typically a short form of names ending in -lyn, such as Evelyn or Carolyn, and does not have an independent meaningEnglish9
- Lolitaof uncertain origin, possibly a Spanish diminutive of Lola or Dolores, meaning 'sorrows'Spanish9
- LianeLiane is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the French word for 'vine' or 'climbing plant', or as a short form of names like Juliane or LilianeFrench9
- Lamarrof uncertain originModern coinage9
- LouannaCombination of Louise and Anna, often interpreted as 'famous warrior' and 'grace'English9
- LindonFrom the linden tree hill or lime tree hillEnglish9
- LelanOf uncertain originEnglish9
- LayshaOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- LaibaOf uncertain or debated meaningArabic9
- LayceeOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- LawayneVariant of 'Wayne,' which comes from an English surname meaning 'wagon maker' or 'wagon driverEnglish9
- LazariaGod has helped (feminine form of Lazarus, derived from Hebrew Eleazar)English9
- LavontaeThe meaning of Lavontae is uncertainModern coinage9
- LoriannaCombination of Lori and Anna, or a variant of LoriannModern coinage9
- LorielleCompound name combining Lori or Laura with the popular suffix -elle, giving the meaning 'little Laura' or 'crowned with laurel'Modern coinage9
- LeeyahOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- LilitOf uncertain originHebrew9
- LaikynnOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name inspired by sound patterns and the fashionable suffix -ynnModern coinage9
- LucineProbably a variant of Lucina, meaning 'light' or 'born at daylight'Latin9
- Lehiof uncertain originEnglish9
- LucielleLittle light or graceful light (feminine diminutive of Lucius)French9
- LehuaBeloved childHawaiian9
- LorcanLittle fierce oneIrish9
- LolahVariant spelling of Lola, often considered a diminutive of Dolores, meaning 'sorrows,' but now used as an independent name with a modern appealSpanish9
- LaakealightHawaiian9
- LaysonOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- LillahOf uncertain originEnglish9
- LudwinFamous friend or famous warrior, from the Old German elements 'hlud' (famous) and 'wini' (friend) or 'wig' (warrior)German9
- LavayaPossibly derived from the Hebrew name Levana, meaning 'white' or 'moon', but may also be a modern invented nameModern coinage9
- Leilaniiof uncertain originModern coinage9
- LairaOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- LeilanThe name Leilan is likely a modern invention, possibly influenced by the Hawaiian name Leilani meaning 'heavenly flower' or the Irish name Leylan meaning 'little lion'Modern coinage9
- LillymaeLillymae is a compound name combining Lilly (a variant of Lily, derived from the flower) and Mae (a variant of May, the month name or a diminutive of Mary)English9
- LunPossibly derived from the Chinese word for 'forest' or a variant of the Scandinavian name 'Luna' meaning 'moon'Modern coinage9
- LoyaltiVariant spelling of the English word loyaltyModern coinage9
- LeeonOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- LaveyahOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- LautaroA name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'swift hawk' in MapucheSpanish9
- LillyroseA compound name combining the meanings of its elements, usually understood as 'lily' (a flower symbolizing purity) and 'rose' (another flower symbolizing love)Modern coinage9
- LunafreyaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage9
- Lenorah9
- Lotte9
- Lazuli9
- Lesther9
- Leilanee9
- Loch9
- Luelle9
- Luthien9
- Leihlani9
- Leorah9
- Lannon9
- Liliam9
- Luck9
- Lakelynne9
- Lilymay9
- Liamgael9
- Liammateo9
- LatoyaOf debated origin, possibly a combination of the prefix La- with the name Toya or a Spanish word meaning 'small dove'Modern coinage8
- LorieOf uncertain originEnglish8
- LucretiaProbably derived from Latin lucrum meaning "profit, wealth," but the exact meaning is uncertainLatin8
- LarueOf uncertain originFrench8
- LenShort form of Leonard, traditionally meaning 'brave lion' or 'lion-strength'English8
- LanitaOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- LoreenOf uncertain originEnglish8
- LorinaOf uncertain originEnglish8
- LoraleeOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- LorenzLaurel-crownedGerman8
- LinzyVariant of Lindsay, originally a Scottish place name meaning 'Lincoln's wetland' or 'island of linden trees'Scottish8
- LanayaOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- LynnaeA modern feminine name, likely a blend of Lynn and a name like Renee or a variant of LynneModern coinage8
- LeighannaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage8
- LanOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- LauryFrom the name Laura, meaning 'bay laurel' or 'victory'English8
- LanyaOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- LarayCombination of the prefix La- and the name Ray, likely a modern coinageModern coinage8
- LaiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- Lamayaof uncertain originModern coinage8
- LevanOf uncertain originEnglish8
- LaneaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Lana or LaneaModern coinage8
- LeahaOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- LaiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- LyanneA modern spelling variant of Lianne, itself a blend of Lee and Anne, meaning 'meadow grace' or 'clearing grace'Modern coinage8
- LeydaOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- LundyOf uncertain originEnglish8
- LeeamVariant of Liam, derived from the German name Wilhelm, meaning 'helmet of will' or 'resolute protection'Irish8
- LaritzaDerived from the name Larisa, a name with uncertain meaning but possibly from the ancient Greek city of LarissaModern coinage8
- LibniPossibly meaning 'white' or 'whiteness' in Hebrew, but the biblical reference is debatedHebrew8
- LenninSurname transferred to a given name, likely of English originEnglish8
- LillyonnaLikely a modern elaboration of Lily, a flower name, combined with the fashionable suffix -onnaModern coinage8
- LucianneLucianne is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from Lucius, meaning 'light'Latin8
- LeviiOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- LunahOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- LeenahOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Lina or Leena, with potential meanings including 'tender' or 'palm tree'Arabic8
- LorainaCombination of the names Lori and Raina, or a variant of Lorraine, typically interpreted as 'from Lorraine'Modern coinage8
- LainyProbably a variant of Lainey, itself a diminutive of Elaine or Elena, meaning 'bright, shining light'English8
- LuiOf uncertain originItalian8
- LiylaUncertainModern coinage8
- LuianOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage8
- LokelaniSmall red roseHawaiian8
- LorennaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine elaboration of Loren or a variant of Lorena, which may derive from Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel'English8
- LouiFamous warrior, a French diminutive of LouisFrench8
- LillythOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of LilithModern coinage8
- LahariA continuous flow or stream, often used poetically to mean a series or waveSanskrit8
- LauraliA combination of Laura and Lee, meaning 'laurel meadow'Modern coinage8
- LunaraeAn invented name combining 'Luna' (moon) with the fashionable suffix '-rae' (a respelling of 'Ray' or 'Rae')Modern coinage8
- LaurielleOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- LuceeLight, derived from the Latin name LuciaModern coinage8
- Lealani8
- Leonella8
- Lyria8
- Leangelo8
- Lovisa8
- Lotanna8
- Lianet8
- Louelle8
- Levyn8
- Lukian8
- Liyam8
- Lovensky8
- Lynnora8
- Lazare8
- Lisander8
- Lynnen8
- Liams8
- Lifsha8
- Lucki8
- Lynndi8
- Lorrieof uncertain origin, likely a variant of LoriEnglish7
- LuannCombination of the names Lu (from Louise or Lucy) and Ann (from Hannah), meaning 'graceful light' or 'gracious and full of grace'English7
- LauriDerived from the Latin 'Laurentius' meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'laurelled'English7
- LinseyFrom the name Lindsey, originally a surname meaning 'Lincoln's island' or 'Linden island'English7
- LafayetteFrom a French noble surname derived from a place name meaning 'the beech tree grove'French7
- Lushort form of names like Lucy or Louise, often associated with 'light' or 'famous warrior'English7
- LibbieDiminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'Hebrew7
- LeonoreLight, from the Germanic element 'leon' (lion) combined with 'honor' via French and Greek rootsGerman7
- LauraleeLauralee is a compound name combining Laura, meaning 'bay laurel,' and Lee, meaning 'meadow' or 'clearingEnglish7
- LavarVariant of LaVar, often considered a modern invented name combining the French definite article 'la' with 'var' (possibly from 'varlet' or 'various'), or a respelling of LavarreModern coinage7
- LinOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- Lionelllittle lionEnglish7
- LouettaFamous warrior or renowned fighter, of debated originEnglish7
- LissetGod is my oathSpanish7
- LevaPossibly a diminutive or variant of names like Olive or Olivia, or a feminine form of LeviEnglish7
- LettaOf uncertain originEnglish7
- LissethPossibly a variant of Lizeth, itself a modern coinage blending elements of Elizabeth and other names, with no definitive meaningModern coinage7
- LorenceOf uncertain meaningEnglish7
- LundenOf uncertain originModern coinage7