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

LAVETTE

Masculine

Rare, unique French given name derived from 'laver', meaning 'to wash' or 'launder', signifying cleanliness and purity.

LAVETTE

Feminine

Unique 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

Feminine

Distinctive African name of Yoruba origin, signifying 'Bring forth' or 'Give birth to', bestowed upon girls born after long waits or miraculous births.

LAVEYAH

Feminine

Unique African name of Yoruba origin meaning 'Mother has returned', signifying ancestral connection and life's cyclical nature.

LAVI

Masculine

Unique Hebrew name meaning "night," symbolizing nocturnal beauty and mystery. It holds significant biblical and spiritual importance in Jewish tradition.

LAVI

Feminine

Rare Hebrew boy's name meaning "flag" or "banner," symbolizing unity and identity.

LAVIA

Feminine

Uncommon 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

Feminine

Female name of Hebrew origin that signifies 'night beauty'.

LAVICKIE

Feminine

Rare yet significant Slavic female name from Poland, derived from 'lav' meaning 'fame' or 'glory', signifying 'she who brings fame'.

LAVIDA

Feminine

Unique feminine given name of Latin origin, translating to 'alive' or 'life'.

LAVIE

Masculine

Captivating French given name meaning 'life', conveying vitality and growth.

LAVIE

Feminine

The French-origin name Lavie means "life," conveying vitality and enthusiasm; it gained popularity during the 20th century.

LAVILA

Feminine

Rare yet captivating Latin-derived feminine name, meaning 'to wash' or 'to clean', originally bestowed upon pure-hearted Roman girls.

LAVILLA

Feminine

Unique and captivating name of Latin origin, derived from "lavare," meaning "to wash" or "to bathe.

LAVIN

Masculine

Lavin, a rare Latin-derived name meaning "to wash" or "cleanse," signifies purity and renewal.

LAVIN

Feminine

Unisex name of Irish origin meaning "little lake".

LAVINA

Feminine

Rare yet captivating Latin-derived name meaning "to wash" or "bathe," first used as a given name in the Middle Ages, with variations including Livia and Liviana.

LAVINDA

Feminine

Indian name of Sanskrit origin, derived from "lavanya" meaning 'beauty', associated with the Hindu goddess of beauty and grace in Hindu mythology.

LAVINE

Feminine

Feminine given name of French origin meaning "from the vineyard," derived from the Latin word "laca" for vine.

LAVINIA

Feminine

Feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from 'lavanda', meaning 'to wash' or 'to cleanse'. It is associated with Lavinia, the virtuous daughter of King Latinus in Roman mythology, who married Aeneas and helped found Rome.

LAVINNIA

Feminine

Rare, elegant Italian name derived from the Latin word "lavinus," meaning "washing" or "bathtub." It was historically given to girls born near baths or springs believed to have healing powers. In Roman mythology, Lavinia was the beautiful and virtuous daughter of King Latinus. Despite its rich history, Lavinnia is not commonly used today, making it a unique choice for parents seeking something distinctive for their daughter.

LAVION

Masculine

Unique name created by author Anne Rice for her Vampire Chronicles series, derived from the French words 'lavis' (shadow) and 'lion', meaning 'shadow lion'.

LAVISH

Feminine

Unique Indian given name derived from Sanskrit 'lavanya', meaning 'beautiful'. It conveys elegance and abundance.

LAVISHA

Feminine

Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Lavanya', meaning 'beauty'. It's associated with Hindu goddess Lakshmi and the epic Mahabharata.

LAVITA

Feminine

Distinctive Italian name derived from Latin 'vita', meaning 'life'. It originated from ancient Roman mythology where Vita was the goddess of life and fertility.

LAVITH

Masculine

Distinctive unisex name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'growing, prospering', symbolizing growth and success.

LAVITTA

Feminine

Unique Finnish name meaning 'tavern', traditionally given to girls born into families owning or working in taverns since the early 19th century.

LAVOID

Masculine

French-origin first name with no widely recognized meaning or history.

LAVOLA

Feminine

Italian name derived from the city of Lavolla or possibly the lavender plant, symbolizing fragrance and locality.

LAVON

Feminine

Rare American name believed to be derived from the Latin "laurus," meaning laurel, symbolizing victory in ancient Rome.

LAVON

Masculine

Hebrew boy's name meaning "white" or "shining".

LAVONA

Feminine

Rare, Slavic-derived female name meaning 'glorious fame'.

LAVONDA

Feminine

Distinctive American name derived from Lavinia and onda, meaning 'wave'.

LAVONDE

Feminine

Appealing African American name derived from Lavonia, meaning 'beautiful flower' or 'lovely', popularized during the Civil Rights Movement as a celebration of African heritage.

LAVONDIA

Feminine

Captivating and rare name of Latin origin, meaning 'bathed in light' or 'bathing in splendor'. It was created by French author Honoré de Balzac for his 1835 novel 'Père Goriot'.

LAVONDRA

Feminine

Captivating African name derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, meaning "bringer of joy.

LAVONE

Feminine

American given name derived from the Latin "laurus", meaning laurel, associated with victory and poetic inspiration.

LAVONE

Masculine

Unique African American name derived from the Swahili word "lavoni," meaning "peace.

LAVONIA

Feminine

Uncommon yet striking feminine name of African origin, derived from the ancient Roman 'Lavinia', meaning 'clear, bright, or shining'. It has historical roots in Roman mythology, where Lavinia was a noble daughter and wife.

LAVONN

Feminine

Rare, unisex American name of unknown origin, possibly derived from Lavinia and Bonnie or inspired by French 'lavande'.