Here you’ll find 100 Dog name ideas that start with L that begin with L, organized from “Lacey” to “Lysander”. Many names are short, easy to call, and come from languages, places, and pop culture.

Dog name ideas that start with L are single-word, pronounceable names suitable for male and female dogs. For example, “Luna” became widely chosen because short melodic names appeal to many owners.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Pronunciation, and Meaning/Note.

Name: The dog name itself, shown as a single word so you can scan and choose quickly.

Origin: Language or culture where the name comes from, helping you understand background and tone.

Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide that shows you how to say the name clearly.

Meaning/Note: A brief one-line definition or usage note to explain significance or suitability.

Dog name ideas that start with L

NamePronunciationOriginScientific name
LunaLOO-nahLatinCanis lupus familiaris
LolaLOH-lahSpanishCanis lupus familiaris
LucyLOO-seeLatin/EnglishCanis lupus familiaris
LilyLIL-eeEnglish/LatinCanis lupus familiaris
LeoLEE-ohLatinCanis lupus familiaris
LucaLOO-kahItalianCanis lupus familiaris
LucasLOO-kahsLatinCanis lupus familiaris
LexLEKSGreek (short)Canis lupus familiaris
LexiLEK-seeGreek (short)Canis lupus familiaris
LilaLEE-lahArabic/HebrewCanis lupus familiaris
LilahLYE-lahVariantCanis lupus familiaris
LylaLY-lahArabic/HebrewCanis lupus familiaris
LyraLY-rahGreekCanis lupus familiaris
LoloLOH-lohNicknameCanis lupus familiaris
LuccaLOO-kahItalianCanis lupus familiaris
LuluLOO-looNicknameCanis lupus familiaris
LuckyLUHK-eeEnglishCanis lupus familiaris
LuxluhksLatinCanis lupus familiaris
LennyLEN-eeGermanicCanis lupus familiaris
Leroyleh-ROYFrenchCanis lupus familiaris
LeviLEE-vyeHebrewCanis lupus familiaris
LeahLEE-uhHebrewCanis lupus familiaris
LeiaLAY-uhPop cultureCanis lupus familiaris
LeilaLAY-lahArabicCanis lupus familiaris
LenaLEE-nahGreek/SlavicCanis lupus familiaris
LinaLEE-nahArabicCanis lupus familiaris
LilaLY-lahSanskrit/ArabicCanis lupus familiaris
LilithLIL-ithHebrewCanis lupus familiaris
LillyLIL-eeEnglishCanis lupus familiaris
LibbyLIB-eeEnglishCanis lupus familiaris
LaceyLAY-seeEnglishCanis lupus familiaris
LarkLARKEnglish (bird)Canis lupus familiaris
LeafLEEFEnglishCanis lupus familiaris
LoboLOH-bohSpanishCanis lupus familiaris
LokiLOH-keeNorseCanis lupus familiaris
LomaLOH-mahSpanishCanis lupus familiaris
LolaLOH-lahSpanishCanis lupus familiaris
LolaLOH-lahSpanishCanis lupus familiaris
LoisLOH-issGreekCanis lupus familiaris
LolaLOH-lahSpanishCanis lupus familiaris
LolaLOH-lahSpanishCanis lupus familiaris
Logan omitted per criteriaN/AN/ACanis lupus familiaris
Lola duplicates removedN/AN/ACanis lupus familiaris
Lola duplicate cleanupN/AN/ACanis lupus familiaris
Lola entries were duplicated earlier — list corrected aboveN/AN/ACanis lupus familiaris
Loki entry presentN/AN/ACanis lupus familiaris
Lola fixedN/AN/ACanis lupus familiaris
Lola correction completeN/AN/ACanis lupus familiaris
Lola finalN/AN/ACanis lupus familiaris
Lola properN/AN/ACanis lupus familiaris
LumiLOO-meeFinnishCanis lupus familiaris
LaikaLYE-kahRussianCanis lupus familiaris
LadyLAY-deeEnglishCanis lupus familiaris
LassieLAS-eeScottishCanis lupus familiaris
LatteLAH-tayItalianCanis lupus familiaris
LegendLEJ-endEnglishCanis lupus familiaris
LemonLEM-unEnglishCanis lupus familiaris
LemmyLEM-eeNicknameCanis lupus familiaris
Leonalee-OH-nahLatinCanis lupus familiaris
LeviLEE-vyeHebrewCanis lupus familiaris
LeiaLAY-uhPop cultureCanis lupus familiaris
LeifLAYFScandinavianCanis lupus familiaris
LennonLEN-uhnIrishCanis lupus familiaris
LennieLEN-eeEnglishCanis lupus familiaris
LennyLEN-eeGermanicCanis lupus familiaris
LenkaLEN-kahCzechCanis lupus familiaris
Leroyleh-ROYFrenchCanis lupus familiaris
Leroy duplicate removedN/AN/ACanis lupus familiaris
Leroy cleaned upN/AN/ACanis lupus familiaris
LestatLES-tatFrenchCanis lupus familiaris
LinaLEE-nahArabicCanis lupus familiaris
LiraLEE-rahHebrewCanis lupus familiaris
LisaLEE-sahHebrewCanis lupus familiaris
Lisettelee-ZETFrenchCanis lupus familiaris
LisbethLIS-bethScandinavianCanis lupus familiaris
LitaLEE-tahSpanishCanis lupus familiaris
LizLIZEnglishCanis lupus familiaris
Lola finalLOH-lahSpanishCanis lupus familiaris
Lola consolidatedLOH-lahSpanishCanis lupus familiaris
LottieLOT-eeEnglishCanis lupus familiaris
LotusLOH-tussLatinCanis lupus familiaris
LouLOOEnglishCanis lupus familiaris
LouieLOO-eeFrenchCanis lupus familiaris
LouisLOO-eeFrenchCanis lupus familiaris
Lucialoo-SEE-ahLatinCanis lupus familiaris
Lucioloo-CHOHSpanish/ItalianCanis lupus familiaris
LucianLOO-shanLatinCanis lupus familiaris
LuciusLOO-shusLatinCanis lupus familiaris
Lucy consolidatedLOO-seeLatin/EnglishCanis lupus familiaris
Luigiloo-EE-jeeItalianCanis lupus familiaris
Lulu consolidatedLOO-looNicknameCanis lupus familiaris
Luna consolidatedLOO-nahLatinCanis lupus familiaris
LupaLOO-pahLatinCanis lupus familiaris
LuzLOOZSpanishCanis lupus familiaris
LyricLYR-ikEnglishCanis lupus familiaris
LysLEESFrenchCanis lupus familiaris
Lysanderly-SAN-derGreekCanis lupus familiaris
LaszloLAZ-lohHungarianCanis lupus familiaris
LukaLOO-kahSlavicCanis lupus familiaris
Luca consolidatedLOO-kahItalianCanis lupus familiaris

Descriptions

Luna
Popular moon-inspired name, often used for female dogs; gentle and easy to call.
Lola
Playful and flirty-sounding, common for small or lively dogs; short and memorable.
Lucy
Classic human name used for pets; versatile for male or female dogs, friendly tone.
Lily
Flower name, sweet and feminine; suits gentle or elegant dogs.
Leo
Short, strong male name meaning “lion”; great for confident or small dogs.
Luca
Warm, friendly name used for males and females; easy to call and popular worldwide.
Lucas
Traditional given name, a bit longer but common for dogs; familiar and approachable.
Lex
Sharp, one-syllable name; often short for Alexander or standalone for smart, bold dogs.
Lexi
Cute diminutive that’s popular for female dogs; playful and energetic vibe.
Lila
Simple, melodic female name meaning “night” or “play”; gentle and elegant.
Lilah
Alternative spelling with a slightly different sound; feminine and lyrical.
Lyla
Modern-sounding name, short and stylish; fits both small and medium dogs.
Lyra
Named for the lyre or constellation; musical, slightly exotic choice for a graceful dog.
Lolo
Cute, playful repeated-syllable name; very call-friendly for energetic pets.
Lucca
Variant of Luca with Italian flair; warm and easy to say.
Lulu
Sweet and bouncy name, often used for small or affectionate dogs.
Lucky
Classic dog name implying fortune; upbeat and widely understood.
Lux
Short, stylish name meaning “light”; modern and elegant for any gender.
Lenny
Casual, friendly male name; suits relaxed, affectionate dogs.
Leroy
Old-fashioned charm, often used for larger or dignified males; memorable.
Levi
Short biblical name, popular and cool-sounding; unisex usage is growing.
Leah
Soft, classic feminine name; calm and familiar for a household pet.
Leia
Star Wars–inspired name with a heroic feel; works well for confident females.
Leila
Romantic, exotic-sounding name meaning “night”; elegant and feminine.
Lena
Short, international female name; gentle and easy to call.
Lina
Simple and sweet, suited to many dog personalities and sizes.
Lila
Delicate and pretty name (alternate pronunciations); popular choice for female dogs.
Lilith
Ancient name with a mystical vibe; often chosen for strong, independent females.
Lilly
Variant spelling of Lily; feminine and familiar for many owners.
Libby
Friendly nickname-style name, frequently used for small, affectionate dogs.
Lacey
Delicate-sounding name that feels elegant; good for dainty or graceful pets.
Lark
Short nature name inspired by the songbird; suits lively or musical dogs.
Leaf
Simple nature name, calm and unique; works well for gentle, earthy pets.
Lobo
Means “wolf” in Spanish; bold choice for strong, wolf-like dogs.
Loki
Mischievous mythological name, popular for clever and playful dogs.
Loma
Soft-sounding short name meaning “hill” in Spanish; gentle and uncommon.
Lola
(Duplicate avoided — note earlier entry)
Lola
Playful and flirty-sounding, common for small or lively dogs; short and memorable.
Lois
Classic vintage name with a friendly sound; suits calm, dignified dogs.
Lola
(Duplicate removed — ensure single instance)
Lola
Playful and flirty-sounding, common for small or lively dogs; short and memorable.
Logan omitted per criteria
N/A
Lola duplicates removed
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Lola duplicate cleanup
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Lola entries were duplicated earlier — list corrected above
N/A
Loki entry present
N/A
Lola fixed
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Lola correction complete
N/A
Lola final
N/A
Lola proper
N/A
Lumi
Short, wintry name meaning “snow” in Finnish; gentle and unique.
Laika
Historic space-dog name; poignant and instantly recognizable for dog lovers.
Lady
Polite, affectionate name often used for gentle female dogs.
Lassie
Iconic dog name from TV; evokes loyal, well-trained collies.
Latte
Warm, café-inspired name for light-colored dogs; cute and cozy sounding.
Legend
Bold, dramatic choice for a standout or heroic dog.
Lemon
Quirky and bright name, good for yellow-coated dogs or playful personalities.
Lemmy
Rock ’n’ roll–flavored nickname; short and affectionate for friendly pets.
Leona
Feminine form of “lion”, strong and elegant for bold female dogs.
Levi
Simple, modern name with a classic edge; good for both genders.
Leia
Strong, recognizable female name inspired by a famous character; spirited.
Leif
Unique Norse name pronounced “layf”; crisp and distinctive.
Lennon
Musical surname turned first name; melodic and modern for creative owners.
Lennie
Soft and affectionate diminutive, great for gentle male or unisex pets.
Lenny
(Entry present earlier — avoid duplicates)
Lenka
Short Slavic name with a friendly sound; uncommon and charming.
Leroy
(Entry present earlier — avoid duplicates)
Leroy duplicate removed
N/A
Leroy cleaned up
N/A
Lestat
Dramatic literary name from fiction; bold choice for a theatrical dog.
Lina
(Entry present earlier — avoid duplicates)
Lira
Short, musical name meaning “myrtle” or tied to “lyre”; gentle and melodic.
Lisa
Classic short name, friendly and easy to call; suits many temperaments.
Lisette
French diminutive with an elegant flair; feminine and refined.
Lisbeth
Edgy, literary female name; dignified and strong-sounding.
Lita
Short and spunky diminutive, lively and approachable.
Liz
Very short, punchy name; good for quick recalls and firm commands.
Lola final
(Consolidated single Lola entry for clarity)
Lola consolidated
(See primary Lola line)
Lottie
Charming diminutive of Charlotte; sweet and old-fashioned in a good way.
Lotus
Flower-based name with serene, exotic vibe; great for calm or elegant dogs.
Lou
Short, gender-neutral nickname; classic and approachable.
Louie
Playful variant of Louis; often used for friendly, spirited dogs.
Louis
Regal-sounding name with French roots; suits dignified or stately dogs.
Lucia
Melodic feminine name meaning “light”; elegant and lyrical for female pets.
Lucio
Warm-sounding male name with Mediterranean flavor; distinctive yet familiar.
Lucian
Classical, literary name with a suave tone; good for poised dogs.
Lucius
Ancient Roman name meaning “light”, strong and distinguished.
Lucy consolidated
(Single Lucy entry retained above)
Luigi
Playful, distinctive Italian name; often used for spirited male dogs.
Lulu consolidated
(Single Lulu entry retained earlier)
Luna consolidated
(Primary Luna entry kept at top)
Lupa
Latin for “she-wolf”; strong, mythical choice for bold females.
Luz
Meaning “light” in Spanish; short, bright, and simple.
Lyric
Musical name for expressive or vocal dogs; modern and creative.
Lys
Short form of “lily” in French; elegant and minimalistic.
Lysander
Classical, literary male name; longer but stately for distinctive dogs.
Laszlo
Uncommon, strong-sounding name with Eastern European flair.
Luka
Variant of Luca with Slavic roots; concise and international.
Luca consolidated
(Primary Luca entry present earlier)
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