Female and male names starting with the letter "L" .

Rare Scottish name derived from Lothian, believed to mean "from Lothian" or "noisy." It has been used as a given name since at least the 17th century, notably by American boxer Joe Louis (born Joseph Liston Barrow).

Rare yet elegant Slavic name derived from Lidiya meaning 'gentle', carrying connotations of softness.

Rare Scandinavian female name derived from 'hléðr' (hiding place or protection) and 'véthr' (wood), signifying 'hidden wood' or 'protected by woods'.

Charming French name derived from 'lisette', meaning 'small lily', symbolizing purity and grace.

Latin-derived name meaning 'seashore' or 'coast', with historical popularity as a shortened form of Spanish 'Beatriz'.

Lital, a Hebrew feminine given name, means "morning dew" or "dewdrop", evoking images of freshness and renewal.

Greek-derived name meaning 'a series of petitions', originally used in ancient Christian tradition for collective prayer.

African-origin name derived from Swahili, meaning 'smile' or 'happiness'.

Rare French given name derived from "lit," meaning "bed," associated with rest and relaxation. Its origins and early usage are somewhat mysterious, but it has been used in some French-speaking families.

Unique name created by J.R.R. Tolkien for his fictional character Lithien in "The Slimarillion," without a definitive origin or meaning beyond its use within his Middle-earth legendarium. Despite this, some people interpret it as signifying light or beauty.

Igbo African name meaning 'God has done well', conveying divine intervention and gratitude.

Rare, modern feminine name of Greek origin, meaning "made of lithium" or "born of lithium," derived from the Greek word "litios." It is associated with creativity and innovation due to its chemical element namesake, lithium.

Distinctive female given name of Latin origin, meaning "shore" or "seashore", inspired by the beauty of coastal landscapes.

Meet Litisha, an uncommon yet beautiful name of African origin, derived from Swahili and meaning 'beauty'.

Rare yet captivating Greek name meaning 'stone', popularized during medieval times and associated with Saint Lititia, a 3rd-century Christian martyr.

African-origin name derived from Nigeria's Yoruba people, meaning 'the one who meets with success'.

Greek-origin female given name that translates to "from the city of light".

Uncommon yet captivating female name of African origin, believed to stem from Nigeria, signifying 'beauty' or 'elegance'.

Distinctive Greek name meaning 'forget-me-not', symbolizing remembrance and love.

Rare yet captivating Greek name derived from 'litsa', meaning 'olive'. It symbolizes peace, prosperity, and abundance, with historical strength like Litsi Douka, the WWII resistance fighter.

Captivating Russian female given name derived from 'лиса', meaning 'fox'. It symbolizes intelligence and swiftness.

Uncommon Italian given name whose precise meaning remains uncertain but which has a notable history among Italian nobility.

Uncommon American given name derived from 'little', meaning small.

English origin and means 'small' or 'young', derived from the Middle English word 'lytel'.

Uncommon, unique given name with no widely recognized origin or meaning.

English surname derived from the Old English word 'hlit', meaning 'little'.

Modern, shortened form of Elizabeth or similar names ending in "liz", with no definitive independent use prior to the late 20th century. Its meaning, derived from Elizabeth, is "My God is an oath" or "God is my oath".

Unique Slavic name derived from 'Lyubitsa', meaning 'beloved' or 'dear', popular in Eastern Europe and Bulgaria since the 19th century.

Rare German-origin female name, a variant of Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath" or "God is my promise.

Unique German-origin name meaning "God is my oath," signifying strength, loyalty, and devotion.

Unique Spanish name believed to mean 'little light'.

Distinctively Spanish name, derived from 'liz', meaning 'lizard'. It symbolizes swiftness, adaptability, and resilience.

Rare yet captivating German-origin name derived from Luitz, meaning 'renowned in battle' or 'famous warrior.'

Liu is a distinctive Chinese name composed of 'LIU' (follow) and 'YUM' (strict). It's historically significant, carried by prominent figures like Liu Yum during the Three Kingdoms period.

Rare Latin-derived name, interpreted as 'light' or associated with historical figures like Seneca.

Scandinavian-derived name originally meaning 'protection' and 'bear', popularized in Norway in the late 19th century thanks to Viking heroine Liv.

Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse "hlíf," meaning "protection." It signifies strength, resilience, and shelter.

Rare yet historically significant male name of Spanish origin, translating to 'from the city of Livano', conveying rootedness and ancestral connection.

Unique feminine name of Slavic origin, derived from the word "liv" meaning life. It signifies life, vitality, and energy.

Rare yet beautiful Italian-derived female given name, originally associated with the coastal city of Livorno.