Combination of 'Lesly' (from Leslie: 'holly garden') and 'Marie' (from Mary: 'beloved'/'bitter'); roughly 'beloved one from the holly garden'.
Girl
uncertain; possibly related to Lilith (associated with ‘night’ or the Lilith figure) or, if from Nguni, derived from a verb root meaning something like ‘grow/arrive’
Girl
famous warrior / renowned in battle
Catalan, Germanic
Boy
Diminutive meaning "little Louis" (from Louis: "famous in battle")
French
Girl
Variant/diminutive of Lindsay or Lynn - 'linden (lime) tree island' or 'lake'.
English
Girl
Joy; happiness
English, Latin
Girl
diminutive meaning "little Lana" or a feminine diminutive of Anne
English, French
Girl
gift of God
English
Boy
No established traditional meaning; a modern elaboration often interpreted as conveying charm, grace, or affection (e.g., 'beloved' or 'gracious').
English
Girl
A modern blended name likely evoking 'lioness' (Leona) and/or 'white/moon' (Levana)
Girl
young or little lion
French
Boy
the king
Boy
A modern blend of Lynn ('lake' or 'water') and Leigh ('meadow' or 'clearing') - loosely 'lake meadow' or 'from the lake clearing'.
English
Girl
From the land of lakes/lochs (originally from 'Lochlann', referring to lake/loch lands or Norse/Scandinavian lands)
Scottish Gaelic
Boy
Likely 'from Lorne' (a region in Scotland); sometimes linked to related Gaelic roots
English, Scottish
Girl
Little light; feminine form related to Lucia ('light')
Latin
Girl
Light; 'born of light' or 'light-bringer' (inferred)
Girl
Likely 'song' or 'lyre' - a lyrical/singing name
English
Girl
Generally interpreted as a feminine name; often associated with 'lady' (by link to Ladonna) or seen as a La- elaboration of Dena/Dayna
English
Girl
from the branchy or wooded place; associated with branches/willows
French
Unisex
Bringer of joy; blessed
Girl
A compound of Leslie ('garden' / from a place name) and Mary ('beloved' / 'bitter'); roughly 'beloved of the garden' (figurative).
Girl
lily (the flower); symbolizes purity, innocence, beauty
Latin
Girl
famous or renowned warrior
Catalan
Girl
Vine, grapevine (South Slavic); in Spanish 'loza' means earthenware/ceramic.
Spanish
Girl
from Lincoln's island; associated with linden (lime) trees
English, Scottish
Girl
joy; happiness; gladness
Latin
Girl
No single traditional meaning; generally a modern feminine blend often linked to Laney/Elaine ('bright, shining light') with an affectionate '-sha' ending.
English
Girl
Variant of Nathaniel: 'God has given' / 'gift of God'.
English
Boy
Modern coinage; possibly 'yew' (if from Yvonne) or 'lion' (if linked to Levon)
English
Unisex
Probably a modern blend of 'Lee' (Old English: meadow/clearing) with a feminine suffix; loosely 'from the meadow' or an elaboration of Leona/Lavinia.
English
Girl
lioness; 'little lion' (diminutive of Leon/Leonel).
Spanish
Girl
Typically associated with Lacey: 'of/from Lassy' or linked to 'lace' (decorative fabric); broadly a modern given name without an older, distinct meaning
Girl
From the linden (lime) tree clearing; 'linden wood'
English
Unisex
Diminutive of Lachlan; related to loch ('lake') - 'from the land of lakes.'
Scottish, Scottish Gaelic
Boy
Derived from the placename Lorne - 'from Lorne' / 'of Lorne'
English
Girl
light
French
Girl
Likely 'light' or 'light-bringer'
Girl
A modern name probably evoking musicality ('lyre'/'song') or a melodic feminine form related to Larissa; suggests grace and musical charm.
English
Girl
Likely 'from the valley' (derived from Dene/Deane) - modern invented name
English
Girl
From Laurentum; 'crowned with laurel'
English, Latin
Boy
From Rebecca: 'to bind' or 'to tie' - broadly interpreted as 'captivating' or 'bound'
Girl
Combination of 'Lesly' (from Leslie - 'holly garden') and 'May' (the month or Roman goddess Maia) - roughly 'holly-garden child of May'.
English, Scottish
Girl
Fair or white lily (lily + white/fair/blessed)
Breton
Girl
renowned/famous warrior
Catalan
Boy
From Bulgarian 'loza' meaning 'vine' - conveys 'vine, vine-like; lush, healthy, blooming.'
Bulgarian
Girl
Likely 'lake' + 'strong' (roughly 'strong by the lake' or 'lake-strong')
Boy
joy; happiness
Latin
Girl
Likely 'long hill' if derived from Old English; otherwise meaning unknown
Unisex
Uncertain. Possibly tool- or occupation-related (from the woodworking lathe) or, when linked to Latha, related to 'creeper'/'vine'.
