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

Unique Spanish name of Basque origin, derived from "lafit," meaning "happy.

Modern, unique name of unknown origin, recently gaining popularity due to its distinctive sound.

Rare but notable French-derived name, believed to mean "luck" or "happiness," often found in regions with significant French influence like Canada and Louisiana.

Lafayette is a rare French-origin given name derived from 'la faith' meaning 'the faith'. It gained prominence through the Marquis de Lafayette, a key figure in both American and French revolutions, who adopted it as his surname.

Contemporary Italian girl's name meaning 'the flame,' symbolizing passion and light.

Unique French given name derived from 'la fontaine', meaning 'the little fountain'. It signifies tranquility and beauty, originating in medieval France near bodies of water.

French given name which means "from the little oven". It originated from the French word 'fourneau' and was historically associated with bakers or those involved in baking.

Unique Yoruba name of African origin, derived from 'La' meaning 'to meet or greet', and 'Fonda' signifying 'love', interpreted as 'a meeting of love'. Traditionally given to royal daughters, Lafonda carries connotations of grace, wisdom, and leadership.

Exotic and unique given name of uncertain origin and meaning, potentially derived from the French surname Lafendra, which means "to split" or "to cleave." Despite its mysterious beginnings, Lafondra has gained popularity in recent years, notably borne by former professional basketball player Lafondra Fortson.

Unique American name coined by Zane Grey for a character in 'The Drifters', with no widely agreed-upon meaning.

African American name created as a blend of LaFrance and Alfonso, gaining popularity since the late 20th century.

African-origin name with a unique meaning derived from Yoruba culture: "the one who brings joy.

Rare French given name derived from 'la franchise', meaning 'frankness' or 'freedom'.

The French surname LaFrance means "from France" and originated in Normandy during the Middle Ages. Today, it's found worldwide, including Canada, the US, and Australia, with variations like Lafranc and LeFrance. While primarily a surname, LaFrance can also be used as a given name to honor French heritage or simply for its sound.

Rare French given name that means "of France," tracing its origins back to medieval France where families adopted surnames reflecting their history or place of birth.

Rare French name derived from 'France,' meaning 'land of the Franks', reflecting national pride.

Distinctive French female given name derived from Lafranc, meaning "free land".

Unique name of unknown origin, offering parents the freedom to create their own meaning.

Unique American name combining Lafayette ("look at the prosperous") and Frederick ("peaceful ruler"), honoring historical figures who fought for liberty, peace, and justice.

Uncommon African-origin name from Ghana, created by combining Frederick ("peaceful ruler") with a unique prefix "la".

Rare Scottish given name derived from the Gaelic 'lag' meaning 'hare,' combined with '-ail' meaning 'of,' translating to 'of the hare.'

Rare Latin-origin given name meaning "slow" or "lazy," popularized among early Christians for its virtues of patience and forbearance.

Exotic African name of Igbo origin, translating to 'beauty', popularized by Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe in his book "Things Fall Apart".

Rare and captivating Basque name with no widely known translation but deep cultural ties.

The female name Lagenia originates from West Africa, specifically from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, and means 'one who brings light' or 'she who brings illumination', reflecting the belief in each person's unique purpose.

Old Norse female name meaning "she who brings the army" or "she who has the power of thunder".

Lagina, a rare female given name, originates from the Latin word 'lagona', meaning 'lagoon' or 'inlet of water', symbolizing fluidity and natural beauty.

French given name meaning 'large'.

Distinctive African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "bringer of joy," composed of the elements "La" (joy) and Gregory (vigilant).

Rare, Latin-derived given name meaning 'tear', popular among early Roman Christians due to its association with Jesus' tears during his passion.

Italian-derived name meaning 'little tear', used primarily in Italy and Europe.

Distinct name originating from Trinidad and Tobago, believed to be created by enslaved Africans combining elements of African languages. Despite its uncertain meaning, Laguan remains an enduring part of Trinidadian culture.

Distinctive Latin American female name derived from the Spanish word 'laguna', meaning 'lake'. It signifies tranquility and beauty.

African female name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'meeting or encounter', reflecting joyous occasions of paths crossing.

Unique Basque name meaning "basin" or "Basque people," derived from the ancient Basque word "lagun" meaning friend or companion.

Spanish name derived from "lagarto," meaning "lizard." It was initially used as a nickname but evolved into a given name over time.

Intriguing name with uncertain origins but rich historical significance. It may derive from the Irish Laurence meaning 'from Laurentum', the Old Norse word 'lög' for 'law', or the Fulani people's 'leader/ruler'.

Hawaiian name derived from 'lāhana,' meaning 'smooth' or 'gentle,' reflecting calmness and harmony.

Lahari, of Sanskrit origin, means 'waves' or 'ripples', symbolizing grace and constant movement.

Captivating Hawaiian name derived from "lahui," meaning "nation" or "race." It signifies belonging to a larger community, reflecting unity, strength, and pride among the Hawaiian people.