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Browse elegant, meaningful baby girl names starting with L — featuring origins, middle name combinations, and expert style guidance.

Girl Names Starting With L (65 Ideas)

Lacey

Meaning: From Lassey in France

Old French

Laila

Meaning: Night; dark beauty

Arabic

Lainey

Meaning: Bright shining light

English/Greek

Lana

Meaning: Precious; calm rock

Slavic/Gaelic

Lara

Meaning: Protection; cheerful

Latin/Russian

Larissa

Meaning: Citadel; cheerful

Greek

Laura

Meaning: Laurel tree; victory

Latin

Laurel

Meaning: Laurel tree

Latin

Lauren

Meaning: Bay laurel tree

Latin

Laurie

Meaning: Laurel

Latin

Lavender

Meaning: Purple flowering plant

English/Latin

Lea

Meaning: Meadow

Hebrew/Latin

Leah

Meaning: Weary; meadow

Hebrew

Leann

Meaning: Gracious meadow

English

Leanna

Meaning: To bind; graceful

Hebrew/French

Lee

Meaning: Meadow, clearing

Old English

Leia

Meaning: Relaxed, weary; heavenly

Hebrew/Hawaiian

Leilani

Meaning: Heavenly flowers; royal child

Hawaiian

Lena

Meaning: She that entices; ray of light

Greek/Latin

Lenore

Meaning: Shining light

French/Greek

Leona

Meaning: Lioness

Latin

Lesley

Meaning: Garden of hollies

Scottish

Leslie

Meaning: Joyful garden

Scottish

Leticia

Meaning: Joy, happiness

Latin

Lexi

Meaning: Defender of mankind

Greek

Leyla

Meaning: Night

Arabic

Lia

Meaning: Bearer of good news; bearer of light

Italian/Hebrew

Liana

Meaning: To twine around like a vine

French/Latin

Lillian

Meaning: Lily flower; pure

Latin

Lily

Meaning: Purity; lily flower

Latin

Lina

Meaning: Tender; palm tree

Arabic/Italian

Linda

Meaning: Beautiful

Spanish/Germanic

Lindsay

Meaning: Island of linden trees

Old English

Lindsey

Meaning: Linden tree island

Old English

Lisa

Meaning: Pledged to God

Hebrew/English

Liv

Meaning: Life; protection

Norse

Livia

Meaning: Olive tree; blue

Latin

Liza

Meaning: Pledged to God

Hebrew

Lizzie

Meaning: Pledged to God

Hebrew

Logan

Meaning: Little hollow

Scottish

Lola

Meaning: Sorrows

Spanish

London

Meaning: Fortress of the moon

English

Lora

Meaning: Laurel tree

Latin

Lorelai

Meaning: Alluring enchantress

Germanic

Lorelei

Meaning: Siren of the Rhine river

Germanic

Loren

Meaning: Laurel

Latin

Lorena

Meaning: Laurel

Latin/Spanish

Lori

Meaning: Laurel tree

Latin

Lorraine

Meaning: From the province of Lorraine

French

Lotte

Meaning: Free woman

German

Lotus

Meaning: Lotus flower

Greek

Louisa

Meaning: Famous warrior

Germanic/Latin

Louise

Meaning: Famous warrior

French/Germanic

Lucia

Meaning: Light

Latin/Italian

Luciana

Meaning: Light

Latin/Italian

Lucille

Meaning: Light

French/Latin

Lucinda

Meaning: Light

Latin

Lucy

Meaning: Bringer of light

Latin

Luella

Meaning: Famous warrior

Old English

Luisa

Meaning: Famous warrior

Spanish

Luna

Meaning: Moon

Latin

Luz

Meaning: Light

Spanish

Lydia

Meaning: Woman from Lydia

Greek

Lyla

Meaning: Night; island beauty

Arabic/French

Lyra

Meaning: Lyre, harp

Greek
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are popular baby girl names that start with L?

Top popular girl names starting with L include Lacey, Laila, Lainey, Lana, Lara. These names have strong parent appeal for their sound, meaning, and lasting appeal.

What are unique girl names starting with L?

For a distinctive L name, consider Lavender, Lorelei, Lotus, Lyra. These names stand out on class lists while remaining elegant and wearable.

Where do most girl names starting with L come from?

Old French, Arabic, English, Slavic, Latin This variety of origins gives parents a wide range — from ancient classical names to softer modern international choices.

Do girl names that start with L shorten easily to nicknames?

High across classic and modern options If nickname-readiness matters to you, test how the short form pairs with your last name before committing to the full formal name.

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