Female and male names.
Genders
Sort
By letter
LAVERE
MasculineCaptivating French name derived from 'lavèra', meaning 'wash' or 'laundry'. Traditionally given to girls, it reflects cleanliness and hygiene.
LAVERGNE
FeminineRare French surname derived from the Old French word "laverque," meaning "to wash" or "to clean." It originated in Normandy and likely belonged to individuals who worked as laundresses or lived near washing places, suggesting cleanliness and purity.
LAVERGNE
MasculineFrench surname derived from the Old French word 'laverque', meaning 'wash' or 'laundry'. It was likely given to someone who worked as a fuller in wool preparation.
LAVERIA
FeminineRare Latin-derived given name meaning 'from the laurel grove', associated with honor and victory through its connection to ancient laurels.
LAVERL
FeminineThe feminine given name Laverne, of American origin, is derived from the French surname La Verdière meaning 'the green grove'.
LAVERL
MasculineLaverne is an English female given name with Latin origins, meaning 'laurel', a sacred plant to ancient Romans symbolizing victory.
LAVERLE
MasculineRare English female given name created as a feminine form of the surname Lavery, derived from the Old French word "laver," meaning "to wash.
LAVERLE
FeminineDistinctive, American first name created by author Louis Auchincloss for the protagonist of his 1964 novel 'The Insect Room', with no specific meaning or symbolism.
LAVERN
FeminineAmerican invented name by Edgar Rice Burroughs for his 1927 sci-fi novel 'The Girl from Neptune', where Lavern is a woman from Neptune.
LAVERN
MasculineRare, distinctive French name meaning 'to wash', coined by Balzac in 'Père Goriot'.
LAVERNA
FeminineLatin-derived female name meaning 'to wash', once associated with the Roman goddess of thieves.
LAVERNE
FeminineAmerican given name derived from the French surname Laverné, which originates from the Latin word 'laverna', meaning 'bathhouse'.
LAVERNE
MasculineAmerican name of Latin origin meaning 'springlike', popularized by actress Laverne Cox.
LAVERNIA
FeminineRare feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman goddess Laverna, who was associated with deceitful activities. Its meaning, "to wreak havoc" or "to cause chaos," offers insight into the character of its historical namesake but may not accurately represent individuals bearing the name today.
LAVERNON
MasculineUnique French given name derived from the word "laver," meaning "to wash." It originally signified an occupational surname for a washerman but has evolved into a masculine given name.
LAVERT
MasculineUnique African name derived from the Yoruba language, meaning "encountering peace.
LAVERT
FeminineRare French-origin given name, possibly derived from 'Le Veret,' meaning shepherd, or a Norman nickname for the lively.
LAVERTA
FeminineRare yet meaningful name of Latin origin, derived from 'laurus', meaning 'laurel'. It signifies victory or honor, inspired by ancient Roman laurel wreaths awarded for achievements.
LAVERYL
FeminineRare, distinctive French given name derived from the Germanic surname LaVeryle, meaning 'the willow meadow', with historical ties to French nobility.
LAVESHA
FeminineUncommon yet distinctive African name of Igbo origin, believed to have emerged during the transatlantic slave trade, with uncertain meanings such as "God's gift" or "One who brings joy.
LAVESTA
FeminineRare and unique given name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin roots meaning "to wash" and "to dress", or a variant spelling of the legendary Roman name Lavinia. Its true meaning and history remain enigmatic.
LAVESTER
MasculineRare American name of Latin origin, derived from 'laurus', meaning 'laurel'. It signifies victory and eternity.
LAVETA
FeminineLaveta, of African Yoruba origin, means 'mother has returned', symbolizing joyous reunions.
LAVETRA
FeminineAfrican American name derived from the Latin 'lavare', meaning 'to wash'. It signifies purity.
LAVETT
FeminineUnique African American given name derived from Lawrence, meaning 'from Laurentum', an ancient Roman city. It shares the historic and cultural significance of Lawrence, associated with Saint Lawrence, but has gained recent popularity among African American communities due to its distinctive sound and spelling.
LAVETTA
FeminineRare Italian female name with Latin roots, derived from 'laubus' meaning 'laurel,' symbolizing honor in ancient Rome.
LAVETTE
MasculineRare, unique French given name derived from 'laver', meaning 'to wash' or 'launder', signifying cleanliness and purity.
LAVETTE
FeminineUnique given name of African-American origin, created by author Zora Neale Hurston for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.' While its meaning remains unclear, some believe it may derive from the Latin word 'lavare,' suggesting association with cleanliness or purity.
LAVEYA
FeminineDistinctive African name of Yoruba origin, signifying 'Bring forth' or 'Give birth to', bestowed upon girls born after long waits or miraculous births.
LAVEYAH
FeminineUnique African name of Yoruba origin meaning 'Mother has returned', signifying ancestral connection and life's cyclical nature.
LAVI
MasculineUnique Hebrew name meaning "night," symbolizing nocturnal beauty and mystery. It holds significant biblical and spiritual importance in Jewish tradition.
LAVI
FeminineRare Hebrew boy's name meaning "flag" or "banner," symbolizing unity and identity.
LAVIA
FeminineUncommon yet elegant female given name of Latin origin, derived from 'lavare', meaning 'to wash'. It is linked to the ancient Roman festival Lavatio honouring Ceres, the goddess of agriculture.
LAVIAH
FeminineFemale name of Hebrew origin that signifies 'night beauty'.
LAVICKIE
FeminineRare yet significant Slavic female name from Poland, derived from 'lav' meaning 'fame' or 'glory', signifying 'she who brings fame'.
LAVIDA
FeminineUnique feminine given name of Latin origin, translating to 'alive' or 'life'.
LAVIE
FeminineThe French-origin name Lavie means "life," conveying vitality and enthusiasm; it gained popularity during the 20th century.
LAVIE
MasculineCaptivating French given name meaning 'life', conveying vitality and growth.
LAVILA
FeminineRare yet captivating Latin-derived feminine name, meaning 'to wash' or 'to clean', originally bestowed upon pure-hearted Roman girls.
LAVILLA
FeminineUnique and captivating name of Latin origin, derived from "lavare," meaning "to wash" or "to bathe.