English baby names starting with L

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

Meaning either “pledged to God” or often connected to the lily flower, Lillian is vintage darling with grace and tradition plus the added sweetness of Lily.

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

Latin for “laurel” or “victory”, Laura was immortalized by poet Petrarch.

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

Jacob's Wife, Delicate, Weary One, Weary,Tired

Light, The Bright, Born at Daybreak

Vigorous, Strong, Man, Husband

Laurel

A Symbol of Purity, Lily, My God is Perfect

Made Famous in Battle, Saint Joan of Arc, From Lorraine, Laurel

Greek, To Be Gentle, Latin, Buoyant

Sweet Bay Tree Symbolic of Honor and Victory, Laurel, Of Laurentum, Man from Laurentium

Homeland, Land, A Lance

Gray-Haired, Grey, Sacred, The Gray Ones

Crowned with Laurels, Too: Laurel Wreath, From Laurentum Stem End, Sweet Bay Tree

Form of Lilac, Night, Bluish, Lily Flower Name

Famous, Struggle, Feminine of Louis, Fight

Like a Lion, The Other, Sun Ray, Light

Bay Plant, Crowned with Laurel

God is Fullness, Garden of Hollies, Small Meadow, Holly

German Religious Reformer Martin Luther, People, Army, Warrior

Renowned Warrior, Fame and War, Fight, Light

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

The King, Inspired By a Family Name

Descendant, Heritage, The Word Leifr with the Meaning Heir Descendent

Gentle, Lake, A Cascade, Dwells by the Torrent

Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies

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

Joy, Allesse

End of the Meadow Tribe, Weary, Fair-haired Courageous One, Pasture

The Lovely, Root of Larissa End, Seagull

Renowned in Battle, Pearl, Light, Famous Warrior

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

Rich, Profit, Wealthy, Succeed

Beloging to God, Devotee

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

Heavenly Flowers, Heavenly Flower

Crowned with Laurels, Fame, Honor, Feminine of Lawrence

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

Seductive, Divine Play, Dark Haired Beauty, From the Island

Foreign

Inspired By the Same Vine, Julia, Emulum

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

He Who Wins

Dark Beauty, Born at Night, Intoxication, Wine

Brave, Lion-bold, Hardy, Burst of the Sun

My God is Abundance

Lion

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

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

Light, Born At Daybreak, Daylight Babies, The Bright

Dedicated to Allah, My God is Abundance, Joy, Variation of Elizabeth

Shiny, Country and Illustrious, Land, Homeland

Wolf River

Oblivion

Strong, Warlike, Ready for Battle, Fierce

Laurel, From Laurentum, Crowned with Laurels

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

Fight, Struggle, Loud, Famous

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

The Word Laverd Meaning Lord, Landlord

God has Helped, God Helped

Illumination, Light, Grove

Garden, People

Ana, Lou

From the Island

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

Woman from Lydia, Womanly, Beautiful

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

Old Name with Many Variants, From Laurentium, Wealth and Honor, Sweet Bay Tree

Battle, Beloved, Loved One, Famous

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

Diminutive of Letitia, Delight, Allesse, Joy

Lament, Lin, Grief, Mourn

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

Strong, Brave as a Lion, Lion-bold, Flute

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

Too: Laurel Wreath, From Laurentum Stem End

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

My God is Perfect

Path, From the Narrow Road, Lane

Noble Title, Nobleman

From the Flax Enclosure, Lime Tree, Lyne

Pond

Too: Laurel Wreath, From Laurentum Stem End

Symbolic of Honor and Victory, Laurel, Crowned with Laurels, 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

The Bay, From Laurentum, Laurel Plant

Loved One, Profound Affection

Lawgiver, The Words Lag Which Means Law, Lawyer

Wealth and Light, Light

Sweet, Beautiful

People, Folk, Dear, Loving

From Laurentium, The Bay, Laurel, Old Name with Many Variants

Pretty, Lake, Friendly, Dwells by the Torrent

Keeper of Records In Latin, Near the Sea

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

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

Bond, Diminutive of Eliana, Emulum, Youthful

Liese, Lotte

Bringer of Light, Lou, Shining, Precious

From Town of Leicester

Rough Land, Form of Landry, From the Grassy Plain

Born At Daybreak, The Bright

Leon Which Means Lion