Female and male first names beginning with the letter “L”..
LEONIEL
MaleSpanish-origin unisex name derived from "león," meaning "lion," thus conveying strength and courage.
LEONILA
FemaleDistinctive Spanish female name derived from León, meaning "lion," symbolizing strength and courage.
LEONILDA
FemaleCaptivating Latin female name meaning "peaceful lioness," derived from the compound "Leónilde" with elements "leo" (lion) and "nildus" (calm).
LEONILLA
FemaleRare yet elegant Italian name derived from Latin 'leo' meaning lion, conveying strength and regalness.
LEONIS
MaleLatin-origin given name derived from "leo", meaning "lion". It signifies strength, courage, and royalty.
LEONIS
FemaleLeonis: Latin-origin name meaning 'lion', symbolizing strength & power.
LEONISE
FemaleLatin-origin female given name meaning "like a lioness".
LEONISHA
FemaleRare African name derived from Swahili 'leo', meaning today, translating to 'today's gift'.
LEONITA
FemaleRare but powerful Latin-derived feminine name meaning "little lioness" or "lion-like.
LEONITUS
MaleRare, Latin-derived given name meaning 'relating to lions'.
LEONNA
FemaleLeonna, derived from the Latin 'leo', means 'little lioness'.
LEONNAH
FemaleMeet Leonnah, a unique French name derived from 'lionne', meaning female lion, evoking strength and courage.
LEONNE
FemaleUnique Dutch girl's name meaning "lion" or "light," associated with strength, courage, and leadership.
LEONNEL
MaleLatin-derived name meaning "like a lion" or "little lion", associated with strength, courage, and leadership.
LEONNI
FemaleUnique Italian name, derived from Leonardo, meaning "brave lion.
LEONNIE
FemaleUnique feminine name of Latin origin, meaning 'little lioness', reflecting strength and courage. Popularized in ancient Rome, it remains relevant today.
LEONOR
FemaleFeminine given name of Spanish origin, derived from the German male name Liudger, which means "famous spear". When used as a female name, it often carries the meaning "ready for battle" or "brave and courageous", reflecting its association with powerful women throughout history. Despite its origins as a male name, Leonor has become strongly associated with femininity and grace.
LEONOR
MaleFeminine name of Spanish origin derived from 'León' meaning 'lion', popular among Spanish royalty like Leonor of Aquitaine.
LEONORA
FemaleUnique and elegant feminine given name of Spanish origin, derived from 'Leo' meaning lion and 'Nor' meaning honor or fame. It has been popular throughout history among Spanish royalty and gained prominence in literature through works by Lord Byron and Edgar Allan Poe. Today, Leonora remains an attractive choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet timeless name for their daughter, suggesting strength, dignity, sophistication, and intrigue.
LEONORD
MaleLeonard is a name of English origin, derived from Old German elements "leon" (lion) and "hard" (brave), translating to "brave lion".
LEONORE
FemaleGerman-origin feminine given name derived from Leonoраe, combining "leo" (lion) and "orreo" or "ora" (spear/prayer), signifying "spear of Leo" or "prayer to Leo".
LEONTA
MaleRare, Greek-derived name meaning 'bold' or 'courageous', inspired by the lion's power and royalty.
LEONTAE
MaleUnique Greek-derived masculine given name that means "like a lion" or "of the lion," symbolizing strength and majesty.
LEONTAY
MaleAfrican-American name derived from the Greek Leonidas, meaning "like a lion," associated with strength and courage.
LEONTE
MaleGreek male given name meaning "lion," symbolizing strength and courage, with notable historical figures like Emperor Leontes II and literary associations such as Shakespeare's play "The Winter's Tale.
LEONTINA
FemaleRare yet significant Latin-derived feminine name, signifying 'like a lion' to convey strength and courage.
LEONTINE
FemaleUnique Greek female name meaning "lion," signifying strength and courage. It was first used during the Middle Ages in France, likely inspired by Leonina.
LEONTRE
MaleLeontyre is a rare Greek-derived name meaning "like a lion," associated with strength and courage.
LEONTYNE
FemaleUnique Greek female name meaning 'like a lioness', associated with strength and courage, once popular among royals and nobles.
LEONYDAS
MaleRare yet mighty Greek name derived from 'leōn', meaning 'lion'. It pays homage to legendary Spartan king Leonidas, who fearlessly defended Greece against the Persians at Thermopylae.
LEONYDUS
MaleLeonydus, of Latin origin, means 'lion-like' and was historically used in ancient Rome as an agnomen for individuals displaying lion-like characteristics.
LEONZO
MaleRare Italian name derived from "leone," meaning "lion," signifying strength and courage, as seen in ancient Roman mythology and art like Renaissance painter Leonzo Tondo's works.
LEOPOLD
MaleGerman origin name derived from 'leud' meaning people and 'hard' meaning strong, thus signifying brave people or popular warrior.
LEOPOLDO
MaleLeopoldo is of Latin origin, meaning "brave people's leader.
LEOR
FemaleRare yet significant Hebrew name meaning "for light" or "towards light," often used for boys but suitable for girls as well.
LEOR
MaleHebrew name derived from "le-or," meaning "for light" or "towards light." Traditionally used in Jewish communities, it signifies hope and guidance during difficult times and conveys qualities like wisdom and inner strength.
LEORA
MaleHebrew name meaning 'light' or 'shining light', symbolizing enlightenment, wisdom, and hope.
LEORA
FemaleRare but striking Hebrew name meaning 'Light of the Moon,' popularized among Ashkenazi Jews in the late 19th to mid-20th centuries, now adopted by non-Jewish families appreciative of its uniqueness.
LEORAH
FemaleHebrew given name derived from "leora," meaning "I have light" or "flame." It's unique, positive, and often used as an alternative to Leah in Jewish tradition.
LEORIA
FemaleRare Greek girl's name meaning 'of the people', derived from 'leos'.