Boy and Girl Names with 'L' for Babies and Children

Choosing the perfect name for your little one is an exciting journey, one that carries both meaning and the potential to shape memories in the making. For many parents, the right name balances beauty with strength, tradition with modernity, and a touch of uniqueness that makes it special. With a world of inspiration at your fingertips, finding that one name that feels just right can be a rewarding experience, connecting you to your family's values, culture, or even favorite stories.

In this list, we’ve gathered a selection of names that span both timeless favorites and new, refreshing choices. Each name carries its own story, history, and charm, offering a wonderful blend of classic appeal and contemporary flair. Whether you're searching for something that feels bold and powerful or soft and graceful, we hope this collection guides you toward the ideal name that resonates deeply with your dreams for your child’s future. 

Girl names with L

1. Lacey - Of French origin, meaning "from Lacy," a place name that conveys "cheerful."
2. Ladonna - Of Spanish origin, meaning "the lady" or "the woman."
3. Lana - Of Slavic and Hawaiian origins, meaning "light" or "calm as still waters."
4. Lanelle - A modern name combining "Lane" and "Elle," meaning "path" and "she."
5. Lani - Of Hawaiian origin, meaning "heaven" or "sky."
6. Lara - Of Latin origin, meaning "protection" or "cheerful."
7. Larissa - Of Greek origin, meaning "cheerful" or "light-hearted."
8. Laura - Of Latin origin, meaning "laurel," symbolizing victory and honor.
9. Laurel - Of Latin origin, meaning "the laurel tree," a symbol of victory.
10. Laurie - A diminutive of Laura, meaning "laurel" or "victory."
11. Lavender - Of English origin, derived from the herb name, symbolizing purity and grace.
12. Laverne - Of French origin, meaning "springlike" or "of the spring."
13. Lavinia - Of Latin origin, meaning "purity" or "woman of Rome."
14. Layla - Of Arabic origin, meaning "night" or "dark beauty."
15. Leah - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "weary" or "delicate."
16. Leandra - Of Greek origin, meaning "lioness" or "brave."
17. Leighton - Of English origin, meaning "from the meadow town."
18. Lena - Of Greek origin, meaning "light" or "torch."
19. Leonie - Of Latin origin, meaning "lioness."
20. Liberty - Of Latin origin, meaning "freedom" or "liberation."
21. Lila - Of Arabic and Persian origin, meaning "night" or "dark beauty."
22. Liliane - Of French origin, meaning "lily," symbolizing purity and innocence.
23. Lilith - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "night monster" or "ghost."
24. Lillian - Of Latin origin, meaning "lily," symbolizing purity and beauty.
25. Lilly - A variation of Lillian, meaning "lily," symbolizing purity and innocence.
26. Lilo - Of Hawaiian origin, meaning "generous one" or "lost."
27. Lina - Of Arabic origin, meaning "tender" or "delicate."
28. Linda - Of Spanish origin, meaning "beautiful" or "pretty."
29. Lindsey - Of English origin, meaning "island of linden trees."
30. Linn - Of English origin, meaning "lake" or "waterfall."
31. Linnea - Of Swedish origin, named after the twinflower, symbolizing beauty.
32. Lisa - A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning "pledged to God."
33. Lisette - Of French origin, meaning "God's promise."
34. Livia - Of Latin origin, meaning "bluish" or "envious."
35. Lola - Of Spanish origin, meaning "sorrows" or a diminutive of Dolores, "Our Lady of Sorrows."
36. Lolli - A playful variation of Lollipop or a diminutive of Laura, meaning "laurel."
37. Lorelai - Of German origin, meaning "alluring" or "temptress."
38. Lorene - A variant of Laura, meaning "laurel."
39. Lotta - Of Swedish origin, meaning "free woman" or "little woman."
40. Louisa - Of French origin, meaning "famous warrior."
41. Louise - A feminine form of Louis, meaning "renowned warrior."
42. Lourdes - Of Spanish origin, meaning "a place of water."
43. Lucia - Of Latin origin, meaning "light" or "illumination."
44. Lucille - Of French origin, meaning "light" or "illumination."
45. Lucinda - Of Latin origin, meaning "light" or "illumination."
46. Luna - Of Latin origin, meaning "moon."
47. Lydia - Of Greek origin, meaning "from Lydia," a region in Asia Minor.
48. Lyndsey - A variant of Lindsey, meaning "island of linden trees."
49. Lynne - Of English origin, meaning "lake" or "waterfall."
50. Lyric - Of English origin, meaning "words of a song."

Boy names with L

1. Lachlan - Of Scottish origin, meaning "from the land of lakes."
2. Lamar - Of French origin, meaning "the water" or "from the sea."
3. Lancelot - Of French origin, meaning "servant" or "land."
4. Landan - Of English origin, meaning "long hill."
5. Landon - Of English origin, meaning "long hill" or "ridge."
6. Langston - Of English origin, meaning "from the long town."
7. Larry - A diminutive of Lawrence, meaning "from Laurentum."
8. Lars - Of Scandinavian origin, meaning "crowned with laurel."
9. Lasse - Of Scandinavian origin, meaning "crowned with laurel."
10. Laurant - A variant of Laurent, meaning "from Laurentum."
11. Laurenz - A variation of Lawrence, meaning "from Laurentum."
12. Lawrence - Of Latin origin, meaning "from Laurentum" or "laurel."
13. Lazaro - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "God has helped."
14. Lazlo - Of Hungarian origin, meaning "glorious ruler."
15. Leander - Of Greek origin, meaning "lion man."
16. Leandro - Of Spanish and Italian origin, meaning "lion man."
17. Lebron - Of French origin, meaning "the black" or "the dark."
18. Ledger - Of English origin, meaning "meadow by a river."
19. Leif - Of Scandinavian origin, meaning "heir" or "descendant."
20. Leland - Of English origin, meaning "fallow land" or "meadow."
21. Lennard - Of German origin, meaning "brave as a lion."
22. Lennox - Of Scottish origin, meaning "with many elm trees."
23. Leon - Of Greek origin, meaning "lion."
24. Leroy - Of French origin, meaning "the king."
25. Lesley - Of Scottish origin, meaning "from the gray fortress."
26. Levan - Of Georgian origin, meaning "the one who is born."
27. Levi - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "joined" or "attached."
28. Lewis - Of French origin, meaning "renowned warrior."
29. Lex - A diminutive of Alexander, meaning "defender of men."
30. Leyton - Of English origin, meaning "town by the meadow."
31. Liam - Of Irish origin, meaning "resolute protector."
32. Lincoln - Of English origin, meaning "town by the lake."
33. Linus - Of Greek origin, meaning "flax" or "flaxen."
34. Lionel - Of French origin, meaning "young lion."
35. Lior - Of Hebrew origin, meaning "my light."
36. Logan - Of Scottish origin, meaning "little hollow."
37. London - Of English origin, meaning "the great river."
38. Lonnie - Of English origin, meaning "noble" or "ready."
39. Lorenzo - Of Latin origin, meaning "from Laurentum."
40. Louie - A diminutive of Louis, meaning "renowned warrior."
41. Louis - Of French origin, meaning "renowned warrior."
42. Loxley - Of English origin, meaning "from the meadow by the lake."
43. Luca - Of Italian origin, meaning "bringer of light."
44. Lucas - Of Latin origin, meaning "bringer of light."
45. Lucian - Of Latin origin, meaning "light" or "illumination."
46. Luigi - Of Italian origin, meaning "renowned warrior."
47. Luke - Of Greek origin, meaning "light" or "illumination."
48. Luther - Of German origin, meaning "soldier of the people."
49. Lyle - Of French origin, meaning "from the island."
50. Lysander - Of Greek origin, meaning "liberator."

We hope this compilation has helped lighten your search for the right baby name! Whether you’re inclined toward trendy picks or traditional choices, the most important thing is selecting a name that feels just right for your family. If you’re still considering or open to unisex options, check out our list of gender-neutral names for more ideas!