American baby names starting with L

French and German for “renowned warrior,” this royal favorite gained renewed attention through Prince Louis.

This light-filled Latin classic, derived from lux, has been beloved from saints to sitcoms to activist Lucy Stone.

Greek for “woman from Lydia,” this biblical and literary name has a rich past and a melodic sound.

A Greek-derived name meaning “man from Lucania,” Luke brings Biblical depth.

An English name meaning "renowned warrior," Lewis was once a U.S. Top 100 pick and is still widely used in Scotland and beyond.

Sorrow, Fickle, Carl, Goddess Lakshmi

Light, The Bright, Born at Daybreak

Purity, Pastime, Night, Lioness

Vigorous, Strong, Man, Husband

Laurel

A Symbol of Purity, Lily, My God is Perfect

Greek, To Be Gentle, Latin, Buoyant

Homeland, Land, A Lance

Renowned in Battle, Born At Daybreak, Feminine of Louis, Pearl

Like a Lion, The Other, Sun Ray, Light

Bay Plant, Crowned with Laurel

German Religious Reformer Martin Luther, People, Army, Warrior

Feminine of Louis, Renowned in Battle, Famous Warrior

The Bright, Form of Lucus, Born at Daybreak, Daylight Babies

Light, Daylight Babies, Born at Daybreak, Shining

Light

Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies

Laurel, From Laurentium, Form of Lawrence, Crowned with Laurels

Joy, Allesse

Renowned in Battle, Pearl, Light, Famous Warrior

Pledged to God, Form of Elizabeth, God's Promise, Funny and Nature Lover

Beloging to God, Devotee

Roman Fort, Fortified Place, From Leicester, The Elements Ligora

Heavenly Flowers, Heavenly Flower

Lure, Schistous Cliff, Melody,, Ambush

Sweet Bay Tree, Kingdom of Loather, Crowned with Laurels, Laurel

Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies

Light

Sorrows, Rubin, Ruby, Pain

Forest, Locksmith, Woods, Fortified Place

Crowned with Laurel

Friendly, The Word Eilun with the Meaning Likeness Image Idol, Gentle, Lin

Inspired By a Place Name, Wood, Glade, Poet

Foreign

Combination of Lee and Anne, Meadow

Lake, Pond, Body of Water

A Place of Linden Trees, Wetland, Lincolns Wetl

From the Tall Mans Town Or Estate

Laurence

Lion, Leo

Born at Day Break, Bright, Daylight Babies, Shining

Dark Beauty, Born at Night, Intoxication, Wine

My God is Abundance

Lion

Place to Lay the Camp, Pool on an Island, Wetland

Of a Noble Kind, The Ascent, High, Exalted

Famous Elf, Renowned in Battle, Feminine of Louis, Illustrious and Fighter

Light, Born At Daybreak, Daylight Babies, The Bright

Wolf River

Oblivion

Strong, Warlike, Ready for Battle, Fierce

The Capital of the United Kingdom, From London

Famous, Loud, Illustrious and Fighting, Fight

War, Famous, Battle, Renowned Warrior

Lake Colony, Lithe

Solitary, Fight, Variant of Alona or Leona, Ready for Battle

God is Fullness

Power, Rich, Country and Powerful, Ruler

Derived from Lacey which is a French Nobleman's Surname Brought to British Isles After Norman Conquest, Form of Larissa, Cheerful One, Lassy

Friend, Dear, Attached, Beloved

God has Helped, God Helped

Illumination, Light, Grove

Delicate, Meadow Pasture, Tired, Leah

A Colour Name, An Herb with Aromatic Flowers

From the Island

My God has Sworn, Variation of Elizabeth, God's Promise

Lane, Path, A Narrow Country Road

Lily Flower, Beauty, Purity

Beloved, Famous and Powerful, Affection, Battle

Path, Torch, Bright Light, Roadway

Talent

Freedom, Independence, Liberty

From the Linden Tree Dell, Lake Wood

Julia

Battle, Beloved, Loved One, Famous

Settlement with Leek-Field, A Surname and Place Name, Herb Garden

Lament, Lin, Grief, Mourn

Round Hill, Log in Water to be Still and at Peace, Little Cave, Finnian's Servant

Gentle, Lake, Friendly, Church

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Defender of Mankind

Fort on the Lune River

Long Hill Ridge, From the Grassy Plain

Foreign, Flower, Native of Larissa, Laurel Wreath

Resembling a Lion, Ruling

Young Boy, Noble, Servant, Nobility

Dragon

Laurel, Form of Lawrence, Crowned with Laurels

Attendant, An Attendant

Good, Serves John, Light, Route

Lily

Woman of Magdala, Light, Palm Tree, Mild

The Lion, Brave as a Lioness, Feminine of Leon

Lily, My God is a Vow, Bluish, Fleur De Lys

The Lion, Leo, Form of Leonard

Laurel

Light, Born at Daybreak, The Bright

To the Barns

God of Plenty, God's Promise

Man of the Valley, Meadow-dweller

Tulip, Domination, Glory, Well-spoken

Noble, Beautiful, Linde, Pretty One

A Songbird, Song Bird, Skylark

Lassy, Lace-like, Derived from Lacey which is a French Nobleman's Surname Brought to British Isles After Norman Conquest, Cheerful

Path, From the Narrow Road, Lane

Noble Title, Nobleman

From the Flax Enclosure, Lime Tree, Lyne

Too: Laurel Wreath, From Laurentum Stem End

From the Linden Tree Hill, Lives by the Linden Tree Hill

Wool, Little Rock, Tender, Good Looking

Calf Herder, The Word Loagh Which is of the Meaning Calf

Famous, Illustrious and Fighter, Fight, Loud

Loved One, Profound Affection

Lawgiver, The Words Lag Which Means Law, Lawyer

Wealth and Light, Light

Sweet, Beautiful

People, Folk, Dear, Loving

Pretty, Lake, Friendly, Dwells by the Torrent

Keeper of Records In Latin, Near the Sea

From the Long Meadow, Clearing, Englishman

Field on the River Leven, Field on River Leven

Happy, Lucky, Truthful, Fortunate

Laundry-man, Lion Man, Homeland, From the Grassy Plain

Of God

Faithful

Bright Born At Daybreak, Bringer of Light, Illumination, Daylight Babies

is Loved, One who Loves

Shining, The Bright, Daylight Babies, Light

Woods, Fortified Place, From the Enclosed Wood

Tribe near the Black Sea, Orchid

Bringer of Light, Lou, Shining, Precious

From Town of Leicester

Rough Land, Form of Landry, From the Grassy Plain

Born At Daybreak, The Bright

Bright, Radiant, Fortified Place, Woods

Laurel, The Bay, Crowned with Laurels

Reclusive

The Lion

Light, Luckiest, A Sage, Shubh

Rich, Profit, Wealthy, Succeed

From the Hillside Farm, From the Town Or Estate on the Hill

Lee, Light, Bond, Variant of Liana

From the Linden Tree Meadow, Lime Tree Wood

Lion, Strong, Hardy, Brave

Path, Roadway, Diminutive Form of Lane or Elaine

One who is Merciful and Foreseeing, Sagacity, Knowledge, Dearly Loved

Laurel Tree, Old Name with Many Variants

Mistress, Woman

The Bay, Laurel

Battle, Joyce, Feminine of Louis, Healthy

Meadow

Day of Reconciliation, Name Given to Children that are Born on a Love Day

Dress Up

Lovely, Gold, Yahweh is gracious

People, Bold, Brave

Musical

Harbor River

Advisor

A Lake, Wetland, From the Island of Linden Trees

Enjoyment, Combination of Luise and Anne

Lake Wood, From the Linden Tree Dell

Joy, Allesse, Joy, Happiness

Comely, Image, Attractive, A Small Song Bird

Pearl

Lioness, Oak Tree, Noble and Ready or Prompt, Solitary

Too: Laurel Wreath, Form of Lawrence, Crowned with Laurels, From Laurentum Stem End

Famous Warrior, Fame and War, Feminine of Louis, Renowned Fighter

In Wales, Resembling a Lion, Renowned Warrior, Diminutive of Lewis

Gay, Lavinium from the Stem End

Pigeon, White Dove