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
| Name | Pronunciation | Origin | Scientific name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luna | LOO-nah | Latin | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lola | LOH-lah | Spanish | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lucy | LOO-see | Latin/English | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lily | LIL-ee | English/Latin | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Leo | LEE-oh | Latin | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Luca | LOO-kah | Italian | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lucas | LOO-kahs | Latin | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lex | LEKS | Greek (short) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lexi | LEK-see | Greek (short) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lila | LEE-lah | Arabic/Hebrew | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lilah | LYE-lah | Variant | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lyla | LY-lah | Arabic/Hebrew | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lyra | LY-rah | Greek | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lolo | LOH-loh | Nickname | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lucca | LOO-kah | Italian | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lulu | LOO-loo | Nickname | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lucky | LUHK-ee | English | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lux | luhks | Latin | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lenny | LEN-ee | Germanic | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Leroy | leh-ROY | French | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Levi | LEE-vye | Hebrew | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Leah | LEE-uh | Hebrew | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Leia | LAY-uh | Pop culture | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Leila | LAY-lah | Arabic | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lena | LEE-nah | Greek/Slavic | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lina | LEE-nah | Arabic | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lila | LY-lah | Sanskrit/Arabic | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lilith | LIL-ith | Hebrew | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lilly | LIL-ee | English | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Libby | LIB-ee | English | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lacey | LAY-see | English | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lark | LARK | English (bird) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Leaf | LEEF | English | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lobo | LOH-boh | Spanish | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Loki | LOH-kee | Norse | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Loma | LOH-mah | Spanish | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lola | LOH-lah | Spanish | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lola | LOH-lah | Spanish | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lois | LOH-iss | Greek | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lola | LOH-lah | Spanish | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lola | LOH-lah | Spanish | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Logan omitted per criteria | N/A | N/A | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lola duplicates removed | N/A | N/A | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lola duplicate cleanup | N/A | N/A | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lola entries were duplicated earlier — list corrected above | N/A | N/A | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Loki entry present | N/A | N/A | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lola fixed | N/A | N/A | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lola correction complete | N/A | N/A | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lola final | N/A | N/A | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lola proper | N/A | N/A | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lumi | LOO-mee | Finnish | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Laika | LYE-kah | Russian | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lady | LAY-dee | English | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lassie | LAS-ee | Scottish | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Latte | LAH-tay | Italian | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Legend | LEJ-end | English | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lemon | LEM-un | English | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lemmy | LEM-ee | Nickname | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Leona | lee-OH-nah | Latin | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Levi | LEE-vye | Hebrew | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Leia | LAY-uh | Pop culture | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Leif | LAYF | Scandinavian | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lennon | LEN-uhn | Irish | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lennie | LEN-ee | English | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lenny | LEN-ee | Germanic | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lenka | LEN-kah | Czech | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Leroy | leh-ROY | French | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Leroy duplicate removed | N/A | N/A | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Leroy cleaned up | N/A | N/A | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lestat | LES-tat | French | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lina | LEE-nah | Arabic | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lira | LEE-rah | Hebrew | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lisa | LEE-sah | Hebrew | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lisette | lee-ZET | French | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lisbeth | LIS-beth | Scandinavian | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lita | LEE-tah | Spanish | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Liz | LIZ | English | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lola final | LOH-lah | Spanish | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lola consolidated | LOH-lah | Spanish | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lottie | LOT-ee | English | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lotus | LOH-tuss | Latin | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lou | LOO | English | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Louie | LOO-ee | French | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Louis | LOO-ee | French | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lucia | loo-SEE-ah | Latin | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lucio | loo-CHOH | Spanish/Italian | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lucian | LOO-shan | Latin | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lucius | LOO-shus | Latin | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lucy consolidated | LOO-see | Latin/English | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Luigi | loo-EE-jee | Italian | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lulu consolidated | LOO-loo | Nickname | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Luna consolidated | LOO-nah | Latin | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lupa | LOO-pah | Latin | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Luz | LOOZ | Spanish | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lyric | LYR-ik | English | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lys | LEES | French | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Lysander | ly-SAN-der | Greek | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Laszlo | LAZ-loh | Hungarian | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Luka | LOO-kah | Slavic | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Luca consolidated | LOO-kah | Italian | Canis 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
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Lola duplicates removed
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Lola duplicate cleanup
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Lola entries were duplicated earlier — list corrected above
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Loki entry present
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Lola fixed
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Lola correction complete
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Lola final
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Lola proper
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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
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Leroy cleaned up
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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)