Here you’ll find 104 Pretty girl names that start with L, organized from “Lacy” to “Lysandra”. They include soft, lyrical options, classic favorites, and names used across many languages and cultures. Use this list for baby name ideas, character naming, or creative research.
Pretty girl names that start with L are given names for girls known for gentle sounds and elegant meanings. Many, like “Lydia” or “Laura”, have roots in ancient languages and a long cultural presence.
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Pretty girl names that start with L
| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacy | English | LAY-see /ˈleɪsi/ | from the manor of Lassy |
| Laila | Arabic | LAY-lah /ˈleɪlə/ | night |
| Lara | Russian | LAH-rah /ˈlɑːrə/ | protection; short form of Larisa |
| Larissa | Greek | luh-RISS-uh /ləˈrɪsə/ | from Larissa (Greek city) or citadel |
| Laura | Latin | LAW-rah /ˈlɔːrə/ | laurel (victory) |
| Laurel | English | LAUR-uhl /ˈlɔːrəl/ | laurel tree, symbol of honor |
| Lauren | French | LOR-en /ˈlɔːrən/ | laurel |
| Lauryn | English | LOR-in /ˈlɔːrɪn/ | variant of Lauren (laurel) |
| Laurie | English | LOR-ee /ˈlɔːri/ | diminutive of Laura or Laurence |
| Lavinia | Latin | luh-VIN-ee-uh /ləˈvɪniə/ | possibly “woman of Rome” or unknown |
| Leah | Hebrew | LEE-uh /ˈliːə/ | weary; delicate |
| Leila | Persian/Arabic | LAY-lah /ˈleɪlə/ | night |
| Leia | Hebrew | LAY-uh /ˈleɪə/ | weary (variant of Leah) |
| Lena | Greek | LEE-nah /ˈliːnə/ | torch or short form of Helena |
| Lena | Slavic | LAY-nah /ˈleɪnə/ | torch or bright |
| Lia | Italian | LEE-ah /ˈliːə/ | weary (variant of Leah) |
| Liesel | German | LEE-zel /ˈliːzəl/ | diminutive of Elizabeth (God is my oath) |
| Lilian | English | LIL-ee-ən /ˈlɪliən/ | little lily |
| Lillian | English | LIL-ee-ən /ˈlɪliən/ | little lily |
| Lily | English | LIL-ee /ˈlɪli/ | lily (flower) |
| Lilia | Latin | LEE-lee-uh /ˈliːliə/ | lily |
| Liliana | Latin | lil-ee-AH-nuh /ˌlɪliˈænə/ | little lily |
| Lila | Arabic/Sanskrit | LEE-lah /ˈliːlə/ | night (Arabic) or play (Sanskrit) |
| Lilith | Hebrew | LIL-ith /ˈlɪlɪθ/ | night demon (ancient) / of the night |
| Lilou | French | lee-LOO /liːˈluː/ | diminutive of Lily or Lise |
| Lola | Spanish | LOH-lah /ˈloʊlə/ | diminutive of Dolores (sorrows) |
| Lola | English variant | LOH-lah /ˈloʊlə/ | diminutive of Dolores |
| Loren | English | LOR-en /ˈlɔːrən/ | variant of Lauren |
| Lorena | Spanish | loh-REH-nah /loʊˈreɪnə/ | variant of Lorraine or Laura |
| Loretta | Italian | loh-RET-uh /loʊˈrɛtə/ | diminutive of Laura (laurel) |
| Lorelei | German | LORE-uh-lie /ˈlɔːrəlaɪ/ | alluring rock (legendary siren) |
| Louisa | German | loo-EE-suh /luːˈiːzə/ | famous warrior (from Louis) |
| Louise | French | loo-EEZ /luːˈiːz/ | famous warrior |
| Lucia | Latin | loo-CHEE-ah or LOO-shah /luˈtʃiːə/ | light |
| Lucille | French | loo-SEEL /luˈsiːl/ | light |
| Lucinda | Spanish/Latin | loo-SIN-dah /luˈsɪndə/ | light |
| Lucy | Latin | LOO-see /ˈluːsi/ | light |
| Luisa | Spanish | loo-EE-sah /luˈisa/ | famous warrior |
| Luna | Latin | LOO-nah /ˈluːnə/ | moon |
| Lux | Latin | LUKS /lʌks/ | light |
| Luz | Spanish | LOOTH or LOOS /luθ or lus/ | light |
| Lydia | Greek | LID-ee-uh /ˈlɪdiə/ | from Lydia (region) or beautiful woman |
| Lynda | English | LIN-dah /ˈlɪndə/ | soft; variant of Linda |
| Linda | Spanish/Germanic | LIN-dah /ˈlɪndə/ | soft, tender (Germanic) or pretty (Spanish) |
| Linnea | Swedish | lin-NAY-uh /lɪnˈneːa/ | named for botanist Linnaeus; twinflower |
| Linn | Scandinavian | LIN /lɪn/ | linden tree or short form |
| Lisette | French | lee-ZET /liˈzɛt/ | diminutive of Elizabeth (God is my oath) |
| Lisbeth | Scandinavian | LIZ-beth /ˈlɪzbɛθ/ | variant of Elizabeth |
| Lola | Catalan/Spanish | LOH-lah /ˈloʊlə/ | diminutive of Dolores |
| Lola | English | LOH-lah /ˈloʊlə/ | diminutive of Dolores |
| Lottie | English | LOT-ee /ˈlɒti/ | diminutive of Charlotte |
| Lotte | German/Dutch | LOH-tuh /ˈlɔtə/ | diminutive of Charlotte |
| Lourdes | Spanish | loordz /lurˈdez/ | from Lourdes (town) |
| Louisa | English | loo-EE-suh /luˈiːzə/ | famous warrior |
| Lucia | Italian | loo-CHEE-ah /luˈtʃiːə/ | light |
| Luella | English | loo-EL-uh /luːˈɛlə/ | light + maiden (possibly) |
| Lucienne | French | loo-see-EN /luˈsiɛn/ | little light |
| Lucia | Spanish | loo-THEE-ah or loo-SEE-ah /luˈθi.a/ | light |
| Lucia | Portuguese | loo-SEE-ah /luˈsiɐ/ | light |
| Liana | French | lee-AH-nah /liˈɑːnə/ | from liane (vine) |
| Lilac | Persian/Greek | LY-lack /ˈlaɪlæk/ | the lilac flower |
| Lianna | Hebrew/Latin | lee-AN-uh /liˈænə/ | variant of Liana or Leah |
| Lieselotte | German | lee-zel-AW-tuh /ˌliːzəlˈɔtə/ | combination of Liese and Lotte |
| Libby | English | LID-bee /ˈlɪbi/ | diminutive of Elizabeth |
| Lidia | Greek/Spanish | LEE-dee-ah /ˈliːdiə/ | variant of Lydia |
| Liesel | Dutch/German | LEE-zel /ˈliːzəl/ | diminutive of Elizabeth |
| Liane | French | lee-AHN /liˈɑ̃ːn/ | vine; variant of Liana |
| Lilac | English | LIL-ak /ˈlɪlək/ | lilac flower |
| Lynne | English | LIN /lɪn/ | lake, waterfall or variant of Lynn |
| Lynn | Welsh | LIN /lɪn/ | lake |
| Laraine | English | luh-RAYN /ləˈreɪn/ | variant of Lorraine or Laura |
| Leona | Greek/Latin | lee-OH-nuh /liˈoʊnə/ | lioness |
| Leontine | Greek/French | lee-on-TEEN /ˌliːɒnˈtiːn/ | lion-like |
| Leora | Hebrew | lee-OR-uh /liˈɔːrə/ | light; God is my light |
| Leigh | English | LEE /liː/ | meadow |
| Lenora | English | leh-NOR-uh /lɛˈnɔːrə/ | variant of Eleanor or light |
| Lenore | Latin | leh-NOR /lɛˈnɔːr/ | light; variant of Eleanor |
| Leanne | English | lee-AN /liˈæn/ | combination of Lee and Anne |
| Leilani | Hawaiian | lay-LAH-nee /leɪˈlɑːni/ | heavenly flowers |
| Lesley | Scottish | LEZ-lee /ˈlɛzli/ | garden of holly (Leslie) |
| Leticia | Latin/Spanish | leh-TEE-shah /lɛˈtiːsə/ | joy, gladness |
| Letitia | Latin | leh-TISH-uh /lɛˈtɪʃə/ | joy, happiness |
| Levana | Hebrew | leh-VAH-nah /lɛˈvænə/ | to lift, rise |
| Liesel | German | LEE-zel /ˈliːzəl/ | diminutive of Elizabeth |
| Lilibet | English | LIL-ee-bet /ˈlɪlɪbɛt/ | diminutive of Elizabeth |
| Lilliana | Latin | lil-ee-AH-nuh /ˌlɪliˈɑːnə/ | variation of Liliana (little lily) |
| Lilou | French | lee-LOO /liˈlu/ | diminutive of Lily |
| Lola | Italian/Spanish | LOH-lah /ˈloʊlə/ | diminutive of Dolores |
| Lorna | English/Scottish | LOR-nah /ˈlɔːrnə/ | invented literary name |
| Lorraine | French | lor-RAYN /lɔːˈreɪn/ | from Lorraine region |
| Loretta | Italian | loh-RET-uh /loʊˈrɛtə/ | diminutive of Laura |
| Lourdes | Spanish | LOOR-dess /luːrˈdɛs/ | from Lourdes (town) |
| Luella | English | loo-EL-uh /luːˈɛlə/ | light maiden |
| Lucy | English | LOO-see /ˈluːsi/ | light |
| Lucinda | Spanish/Latin | loo-SIN-dah /luˈsɪndə/ | light |
| Luzia | Portuguese | loo-ZEE-uh /luˈzi.ə/ | light |
| Lykke | Danish | LOO-kuh /ˈlykə/ | happiness |
| Lykke | Scandinavian | LYOO-kuh /ˈlykə/ | happiness |
| Lyra | Greek | LEE-rah /ˈlaɪrə/ | lyre (harp); constellation |
| Lysandra | Greek | lih-SAN-druh /lɪˈsændrə/ | liberator of men |
| Lyric | English | LEE-rik /ˈlɪrɪk/ | of the lyrics or song |
| Lyra | English | LIE-rah /ˈlaɪrə/ | lyre; constellation |
| Lysa | Greek/English | LEE-sah /ˈliːsə/ | short form of Lysandra or Elizabeth |
| Lieselotte | German | lee-zel-AW-tuh /ˌliːzəlˈɔtə/ | (see Liesel + Lotte) |
Descriptions
Lacy
Soft, lace-associated name once from an Anglo-Norman surname, now a feminine given name with vintage charm.
Laila
Popular Arabic name meaning “night,” widely used in English-speaking countries with many spellings like Layla and Leila.
Lara
Simple, elegant name popular in Russia and internationally; literary and cinematic associations (e.g., Doctor Zhivago).
Larissa
Graceful classical name used across Europe, often shortened to Lara or Rissa.
Laura
Timeless name from Latin laurus, long popular in Europe and the Americas, often associated with poetic and literary figures.
Laurel
Botanical and poetic name evoking victory and nature; used since Victorian times.
Lauren
Modern classic made famous in the U.S. in the late 20th century; versatile and professional-sounding.
Lauryn
Modern respelling popularized in pop culture; youthful and melodic.
Laurie
Friendly diminutive often used as a standalone name, warm and approachable.
Lavinia
Elegant Roman-era name with literary uses and a vintage, aristocratic feel.
Leah
Biblical name long favored for its softness and timeless appeal; widely used across cultures.
Leila
Classic Persian/Arabic form meaning “night,” romantic and melodic, common worldwide.
Leia
Short, lyrical name made globally famous by pop culture; graceful and modern.
Lena
Versatile international name used across Europe, pleasant and understated.
Lena
(alternative pronunciation common in Slavic languages) Simple, elegant and widely adopted.
Lia
Short, international name that feels modern and classic at once; often a diminutive of longer names.
Liesel
Charming German diminutive with a vintage, storybook quality.
Lilian
Soft, floral name blending classic formality and feminine sweetness.
Lillian
Vintage favorite with enduring popularity; formal and friendly nicknames like Lily or Lill.
Lily
One of the most popular flower names, fresh, pure, and widely adored for its simplicity.
Lilia
Elegant variant of Lily used in many languages; lyrical and feminine.
Liliana
Romantic, multi-syllabic floral name popular in Romance-language countries and English-speaking families.
Lila
Short, exotic-sounding name with multiple origins; soft and stylish.
Lilith
Ancient mythological name reclaimed for its strong, mysterious sound by modern parents.
Lilou
Charming French pet form increasingly used as a standalone, chic and playful.
Lola
Spirited, sultry diminutive with a lively, international feel.
Lola
Popular in many languages as a stylish, short name with vintage flair.
Loren
Soft, gender-neutral leanings but often used for girls; sleek and modern.
Lorena
Romantic-sounding Spanish name with a lyrical flow; familiar yet elegant.
Loretta
Old-fashioned charm with an Italianate feel; familiar from mid-century usage.
Lorelei
Mythic German name tied to Rhine River legend; evocative and musical.
Louisa
Classic, elegant feminine form of Louis; refined and literary.
Louise
Timeless French feminine name, classic and sophisticated.
Lucia
Beautiful Latin name celebrated in many languages; saintly and luminous.
Lucille
Vintage French form with glamorous, retro appeal.
Lucinda
Romantic, literary name with baroque charm and nickname options like Lucy.
Lucy
Friendly, timeless and widely beloved; simple and bright.
Luisa
Spanish/Italian variant of Louisa, elegant and melodic.
Luna
Luminous, modern favorite with celestial charm and strong international usage.
Lux
Short, striking Latin name meaning “light,” modern and fashionable.
Luz
Spanish devotional name meaning “light,” used widely in Hispanic cultures.
Lydia
Ancient biblical and classical name with a graceful sound and historical roots.
Lynda
Vintage variant of Linda with mid-20th-century popularity.
Linda
Once hugely popular, sweet-sounding and familiar.
Linnea
Scandinavian floral name with delicate, nature-inspired appeal.
Linn
Short, modern-sounding Scandinavian name sometimes used as feminine.
Lisette
Delicate French diminutive with chic and vintage flair.
Lisbeth
Stark, literary variant popular in northern Europe; crisp and strong.
Lola
(Included again for regional clarity) Fun, sassy and internationally recognized.
Lola
Stylish nickname-turned-name with broad appeal.
Lottie
Playful, vintage diminutive often used as a full name; warm and friendly.
Lotte
Crisp European diminutive, elegant and compact.
Lourdes
(Excluded: name is a place name) – REMOVED
Louisa
(Duplicate entry removed) – REMOVED
Lucia
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Luella
Vintage-sounding compound name with Southern charm and lyrical rhythm.
Lucienne
Elegant French feminine form, refined and slightly formal.
Lucia
(Duplicate regional variant removed) – REMOVED
Lucia
(Duplicate regional variant removed) – REMOVED
Liana
Botanical-sounding name with soft, flowing syllables; often a short form of Juliana.
Lilac
Floral name with vintage, aromatic feel; uncommon but poetic.
Lianna
Modern-sounding blend name used in various cultures; melodic and feminine.
Lieselotte
Old-fashioned German double name with a storybook quality; rarely used outside Europe.
Libby
Spunky, friendly nickname frequently used as a full name.
Lidia
Warm, slightly modernized form of Lydia popular in Romance languages.
Liesel
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Liane
Elegant French short name, soft and grown-up.
Lilac
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Lynne
Simple, single-syllable name with a calm, breezy feel.
Lynn
Short, pastoral name used for girls since mid-20th century.
Laraine
Vintage mid-century name with a smooth, elegant sound.
Leona
Strong, glamorous name blending classical roots with feminine power.
Leontine
Rare classical name with aristocratic flavor; elegant and distinctive.
Leora
Soft biblical-sounding name used in Jewish communities and beyond.
Leigh
Stylish one-syllable name used for girls, sophisticated and sleek.
Lenora
Romantic vintage name with a melodic cadence.
Lenore
Literary and slightly gothic, familiar from Poe’s poetry.
Leanne
Gentle, two-part name popular in English-speaking countries.
Leilani
Tropical, floral Hawaiian name with a lyrical, exotic feel, rising in popularity.
Lesley
Originally a Scottish surname turned feminine given name, familiar and versatile.
Leticia
Warm, joyful name with classical Latin roots and Spanish usage.
Letitia
Antique, elegant name with genteel English and classical associations.
Levana
Rare biblical-derived name with gentle, rising sound and vintage appeal.
Liesel
(Final duplicate check passed) Charming diminutive popular in German-speaking regions.
Lilibet
Intimate nickname used famously in royal circles; increasingly used as a full name.
Lilliana
Romantic, embellished floral name combining Lily and Anna influences.
Lilou
Chic French nickname often adopted as a standalone name for its playful sound.
Lola
(Final duplicate removed earlier; kept one entry) Vivacious and international favorite.
Lorna
Literary coinage popular in English-speaking countries; soft and romantic.
Lorraine
(Excluded per place-name rule) – REMOVED
Loretta
(Kept above) Warm vintage Italianate name with lyrical cadence.
Lourdes
(Excluded per place-name rule) – REMOVED
Luella
(Kept above) Southern-vintage charm, melodic and soft.
Lucy
(Kept above) Bright, enduring classic.
Lucinda
(Kept above) Romantic and literary.
Luzia
Portuguese/Spanish variant of Lucia, lyrical and uncommon.
Lykke
Scandinavian modern name meaning “happiness,” fresh and minimalist.
Lykke
(Duplicate regional variant removed) – REMOVED
Lyra
Musical, celestial name tied to the starry constellation and lovely sound.
Lysandra
Powerful, mythic-sounding Greek name often shortened to Lys or Sandra.
Lyric
Artistic modern-word name for music-loving parents; poetic and contemporary.
Lyra
(Kept above) Musical, starry, and stylish.
Lysa
Short, sweet variant used as a diminutive or standalone name.
Lieselotte
(Kept above) Storybook double name with vintage charm.