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

African-origin name meaning 'intelligent' or 'wise', traditionally given to girls expected to grow into strong, thoughtful women.

Striking, African-derived Yoruba name that signifies 'Child has brought wealth'.

African-American name of Swahili origin, meaning 'my promise', popularized by Terry McMillan's novel 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back'.

Uncommon, unisex given name of African origin, derived from Lakisha, meaning "my heart is brave" in Swahili.

Captivating African American name derived from Swahili 'lake' meaning 'joy', signifying 'one who brings rejoicing'.

Lakeisha, of African-American origin, combines 'Lake', symbolizing calmness, with 'Kisha', meaning 'life'.

African American name combining 'Lake' meaning body of water with Hebrew-derived 'isha' signifying joy, expressing tranquility and happiness.

African American name derived from Swahili "laki", meaning "to wait", signifying patience and resilience.

Uncommon African American name derived from Lakesha ("to bring forth") and Keith ("dark-haired"), popularized by actor Lakeith Stanfield.

Uncommon yet powerful African American name combining "Lake" and "Ethiopia," symbolizing water and rich historical East African culture. It emerged during the Civil Rights Movement, signifying pride in African heritage.

Unique blend of Lakesha ('from the lake') and Latisha ('later' + 'Thetis', divine), combining African American, Hawaiian, Latin, and Greek elements.

Uncommon female name of African American origin created by Zora Neale Hurston for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'. It doesn't have a specific meaning but is interpreted as 'beautiful lake'.

Unique and meaningful name of African American origin, created by author Zora Neale Hurston and associated with water bodies, representing life, growth, and renewal.

Unique male given name of Native American origin, derived from the Creek Indian tribe's word "Lakesh" meaning 'warrior' or 'brave one'.

Rare yet captivating Hawaiian name derived from 'la kea', meaning 'the white' or 'the light'.

Irish given name derived from "Locha Leathan," meaning "wide lake." It carries historical significance and embodies the spirit of Celtic heritage.

Rare American given name derived from the English word 'lake', meaning 'land of lakes'.

Modern American given name created from combining "lake" and "land", signifying harmony between nature's elements and evoking images of tranquil beauty.

Unique feminine given name of American origin, created as a novel invention without an explicit meaning in mythology or language.

Rare English feminine name derived from "lake" and "leigh," signifying "meadow by the lake," coined in recent decades as a modern invention.

Unique American female given name derived from 'lake' plus the suffix '-ley', signifying association with lakes, and potentially conveying serenity and natural beauty.

Enchanting female name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba tribe's name for Thursday, meaning "born on Thursday.

Distinctive African name of Yoruba origin, translating to "Meet your destiny" and carrying deep spiritual significance.

Unique African-Yoruban name meaning 'deserving of happiness'.

Uncommon Irish name derived from the surname 'O'Laighin', meaning 'descendant of Laighin', an ancient Irish chief.

Captivating American name derived from English 'lake' and Welsh 'Eilian', meaning 'noble lake' or 'famous lake'.

Unknown origin but pleasant sound, combines 'Lake' from Old English and 'lyn', a variant of Celtic 'lynn', possibly signifying 'by the lake'.

Unique American name, created by combining 'Lake' and 'Kennedy', which means 'helmeted chief'.

American-origin name believed to combine 'Lake' and 'Heavenly', signifying 'heavenly lake'. Despite uncertain history, it evokes images of tranquil beauty.

African name of Igbo origin, meaning 'my beloved mother'.

Exquisite African-origin name derived from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, signifying "she who brings happiness".

Uncommon given name of unknown origin, with its meaning and history not widely documented.

Modern American given name of unknown origin, possibly inspired by Lake Tahoe.

Unisex Polynesian name derived from Hawaiian, meaning "clear sky" or "calm sea," embodying qualities of clarity, tranquility, and harmony, popular among families with Hawaiian heritage.

African origin name derived from Yoruba words meaning "she meets us with joy".

American female given name composed of "Lake" and "Ender", meaning "finishing the journey by the lake".

Unique and beautiful African American name created by author Zane in her 1998 novel "Nervous". While its meaning is not clearly defined, some interpret it as "beautiful land" or "land of beauty", adding to its elegance.

Distinctive male given name of African-American origin, derived from the Swahili word "Lakendria," meaning "beauty of the land.

African American origin name created by combining "lake" and "-drick", derived from Richard, signifying "powerful lake".

Attractive African-origin name derived from Lakeisha, signifying 'from Lake City'. Despite its relatively recent popularity, particularly among African Americans, it carries cultural significance, as seen in its use by notable figures like actress Lakenya "Kia" Williams.