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

LESLEIGH

Feminine

Unique American girls' name created by combining Leslie (possibly meaning 'garden') and Leigh ('meadow').

LESLEY

Feminine

Scottish unisex given name derived from the Gaelic surname 'Leeslie', which originated from the Old Norse personal name 'Ljótólfr'. The meaning of Lesley is 'famous wolf'.

LESLEY

Masculine

Scottish given name derived from the place name 'Leslie', meaning 'garden' in Old French.

LESLEYANN

Feminine

American given name derived from the English Leslie, itself originating from the Scottish surname Lysle meaning 'garden of elders'. The '-ann' suffix adds a feminine touch and modernity.

LESLEYANNE

Feminine

Distinctive Scottish name with unknown meaning, derived from the French surname de Lesselines through its Scottish equivalent Leslie. It gained popularity in the US mid-20th century and has various spellings like Leslie Anne or Leslye Anne. Notable bearers include actresses Lesley-Anne Down and Lesley-Ann Pitman.

LESLI

Feminine

Leslie is a Scottish name originally derived from the Norman French town Lessay, meaning "from Lessay." It was first used as a boy's name in Scotland during the 13th century but later became more commonly associated with girls. Notable individuals named Leslie include Henry Leslie, an English composer, and American actress Leslie Howard.

LESLIAN

Feminine

Distinctive name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my oath" or "I am dedicated to God".

LESLIANN

Feminine

Rare yet elegant French name derived from 'lesliane', meaning 'ivy', symbolizing strength and resilience.

LESLIANNE

Feminine

French name derived from Lesly, which means 'little happy one' or is associated with people/gatherings, making it a positive and unique choice.

LESLIE

Masculine

Scottish origin, derived from the Old French word 'Lais' meaning 'garden' or 'laurel'. It was originally used as a surname before becoming popular as a gender-neutral given name during the Victorian era, often associated with elegance and sophistication.

LESLIE

Feminine

The Scottish origin name Leslie, derived from a Norman surname meaning 'from the garden of Leith', has evolved from being predominantly used for boys in the 19th century to now being considered unisex and popular for both genders.

LESLIEANN

Feminine

Scottish name derived from the Leslie clan's habitation in Angus, meaning 'garden of peace', first appearing in the late 20th century by combining Leslie with '-ann'.

LESLIEANNE

Feminine

Rare, American feminine given name derived from the Scottish 'Leslie' meaning garden, combined with the French 'Anne' meaning grace.

LESLIEE

Feminine

American female name with Scottish roots, created by combining the masculine Leslie ("garden of holly") with the feminine suffix "-ee".

LESLLY

Feminine

Captivating name of French descent, originating from the old French personal names Lesceline or Lescelina. It means 'strong laughter' in Germanic elements.

LESLY

Feminine

Unisex given name of French origin, derived from the Scottish surname Leslie, believed to mean 'garden of happiness' or 'garden of pleasure'. It has been used as both a masculine and feminine name throughout history and is recognized globally for its rich historical significance.

LESLY

Masculine

Unique French female given name derived from "lisle," meaning "island." It signifies independence and uniqueness, and has been used by notable figures throughout history.

LESLYANN

Feminine

Distinctive and graceful name of French origin, derived from Lisette meaning "God is my oath." Originally popular among nobility during the Middle Ages, it now signifies strength, grace, and dignity worldwide.

LESLYE

Feminine

Unique and elegant French name derived from "les lys," meaning "the lilies." It embodies qualities of elegance and purity.

LESLYN

Feminine

American name believed to be a blend of Lesley and Shelly.

LESS

Masculine

Rare Greek name meaning "more.

LESSA

Feminine

Captivating Greek female name meaning "release" or "to set free," inspired by the goddess of liberation and freedom in ancient Greek mythology.

LESSETTE

Feminine

Rare French female given name with no widely documented meaning or history, potentially derived from "Leseur," "Le Sourd" (the deaf), or the Occitan word "lessa" (left-handed). Its unique sound and mysterious origins make it an attractive choice despite limited information about its significance.

LESSIA

Feminine

Distinctive Slavic female name derived from the Greek 'lessi', meaning 'more' or 'abundant'. Despite not explicitly conveying this meaning in pronunciation, it has been popular in Russia and other Slavic countries for centuries.

LESSIE

Feminine

Distinctive American feminine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, originally meaning 'gardener'.

LESSIE

Masculine

Charming Scottish feminine name derived from the Gaelic phrase "Leathlaidh", meaning "garden".

LESSLEY

Feminine

Uncommon American feminine name created by John Updike for his character Leslie in "The Witches of Eastwick". It's a variant spelling of Leslie, meaning 'garden of gardens' or 'from the garden'.

LESSLEY

Masculine

Rare Scottish female name derived from the Leslie clan surname, meaning 'church garden'.

LESSLI

Feminine

Rare Latin-derived boy's name meaning 'loose' or 'relaxed', originating as a diminutive of Lasius.

LESSLIE

Feminine

Distinct Scottish name derived from Leslie, meaning 'garden of holly' or 'elm trees', typically used for males since the Middle Ages.

LESSLIE

Masculine

The name Lesslie has Scottish origins, dating back to the Norman conquest of England in 1066. It translates to 'from the thicket or wood', originally a surname associated with strength and independence, now used as a unisex given name.

LESSLY

Feminine

Unique female given name of Haitian origin, derived from the French 'Isabelle' meaning 'devoted to God'.

LESTA

Feminine

Distinctively Latin-derived name that historically translates to "thief" or "robber," though it has evolved into a powerful and unique choice embraced by many.

LESTAT

Masculine

French origin given name derived from the Breton word "lest," meaning "sail." It was initially used as a surname for coastal dwellers and mariners before evolving into a distinctive given name with nautical themes.

LESTER

Masculine

English name derived from Old English "leofsħere," meaning "army.

LESTER

Feminine

Lester, of English origin, means 'army leader' or 'champion of the people', making it a powerful and strong-sounding name.

LESTHER

Masculine

Rare Hebrew male name meaning 'to swear' or 'make a vow', originally a title for Jewish priests, now associated with King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) in the Book of Esther.

LESTIE

Feminine

Rare yet significant Latin-derived female name meaning "hasty" or "quick," historically given in medieval England to girls born prematurely.

LESTINA

Feminine

Unique, swift female given name of Latin origin, derived from 'lestus' meaning 'quick', popular in medieval Europe.

LESTINE

Feminine

Rare female name of Latin origin, derived from "laetus" meaning "happy". It symbolizes positivity and contentment.