Female and male first names beginning with the letter “L”..

Unique given name of African-American origin, created by author Zora Neale Hurston for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.' While its meaning remains unclear, some believe it may derive from the Latin word 'lavare,' suggesting association with cleanliness or purity.

Rare, unique French given name derived from 'laver', meaning 'to wash' or 'launder', signifying cleanliness and purity.

Distinctive African name of Yoruba origin, signifying 'Bring forth' or 'Give birth to', bestowed upon girls born after long waits or miraculous births.

Unique African name of Yoruba origin meaning 'Mother has returned', signifying ancestral connection and life's cyclical nature.

Unique Hebrew name meaning "night," symbolizing nocturnal beauty and mystery. It holds significant biblical and spiritual importance in Jewish tradition.

Rare Hebrew boy's name meaning "flag" or "banner," symbolizing unity and identity.

Uncommon yet elegant female given name of Latin origin, derived from 'lavare', meaning 'to wash'. It is linked to the ancient Roman festival Lavatio honouring Ceres, the goddess of agriculture.

Female name of Hebrew origin that signifies 'night beauty'.

Rare yet significant Slavic female name from Poland, derived from 'lav' meaning 'fame' or 'glory', signifying 'she who brings fame'.

Unique feminine given name of Latin origin, translating to 'alive' or 'life'.

The French-origin name Lavie means "life," conveying vitality and enthusiasm; it gained popularity during the 20th century.

Captivating French given name meaning 'life', conveying vitality and growth.

Rare yet captivating Latin-derived feminine name, meaning 'to wash' or 'to clean', originally bestowed upon pure-hearted Roman girls.

Unique and captivating name of Latin origin, derived from "lavare," meaning "to wash" or "to bathe.

Lavin, a rare Latin-derived name meaning "to wash" or "cleanse," signifies purity and renewal.

Unisex name of Irish origin meaning "little lake".

Rare yet captivating Latin-derived name meaning "to wash" or "bathe," first used as a given name in the Middle Ages, with variations including Livia and Liviana.

Indian name of Sanskrit origin, derived from "lavanya" meaning 'beauty', associated with the Hindu goddess of beauty and grace in Hindu mythology.

Feminine given name of French origin meaning "from the vineyard," derived from the Latin word "laca" for vine.

Feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from 'lavanda', meaning 'to wash' or 'to cleanse'. It is associated with Lavinia, the virtuous daughter of King Latinus in Roman mythology, who married Aeneas and helped found Rome.

Rare, elegant Italian name derived from the Latin word "lavinus," meaning "washing" or "bathtub." It was historically given to girls born near baths or springs believed to have healing powers. In Roman mythology, Lavinia was the beautiful and virtuous daughter of King Latinus. Despite its rich history, Lavinnia is not commonly used today, making it a unique choice for parents seeking something distinctive for their daughter.

Unique name created by author Anne Rice for her Vampire Chronicles series, derived from the French words 'lavis' (shadow) and 'lion', meaning 'shadow lion'.

Unique Indian given name derived from Sanskrit 'lavanya', meaning 'beautiful'. It conveys elegance and abundance.

Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Lavanya', meaning 'beauty'. It's associated with Hindu goddess Lakshmi and the epic Mahabharata.

Distinctive Italian name derived from Latin 'vita', meaning 'life'. It originated from ancient Roman mythology where Vita was the goddess of life and fertility.

Distinctive unisex name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'growing, prospering', symbolizing growth and success.

Unique Finnish name meaning 'tavern', traditionally given to girls born into families owning or working in taverns since the early 19th century.

French-origin first name with no widely recognized meaning or history.

Italian name derived from the city of Lavolla or possibly the lavender plant, symbolizing fragrance and locality.

Rare American name believed to be derived from the Latin "laurus," meaning laurel, symbolizing victory in ancient Rome.

Hebrew boy's name meaning "white" or "shining".

Rare, Slavic-derived female name meaning 'glorious fame'.

Distinctive American name derived from Lavinia and onda, meaning 'wave'.

Appealing African American name derived from Lavonia, meaning 'beautiful flower' or 'lovely', popularized during the Civil Rights Movement as a celebration of African heritage.

Captivating and rare name of Latin origin, meaning 'bathed in light' or 'bathing in splendor'. It was created by French author Honoré de Balzac for his 1835 novel 'Père Goriot'.

Captivating African name derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, meaning "bringer of joy.

American given name derived from the Latin "laurus", meaning laurel, associated with victory and poetic inspiration.

Unique African American name derived from the Swahili word "lavoni," meaning "peace.

Uncommon yet striking feminine name of African origin, derived from the ancient Roman 'Lavinia', meaning 'clear, bright, or shining'. It has historical roots in Roman mythology, where Lavinia was a noble daughter and wife.

Rare, unisex American name of unknown origin, possibly derived from Lavinia and Bonnie or inspired by French 'lavande'.