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Lio
A modern short form of names like Leon or Lionel, all of which go back to the Latin word for "lion".
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Names starting with L
Explore 171 first names starting with L, with short explanations and links to their stories on our blog.
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Lioba
Lioba traces back to the Old High German word "liob." Latin and German name history documents the meaning "the beloved" or "the good one."
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Lionel
An Old French diminutive of Leon, literally translating to "little lion."
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Lior
This short boy's name originates from Hebrew. The word root "or" means "light," and Lior is reliably translated as "my light." The name is still rare in the German-speaking area, but fits well with the trend toward short given names.
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Lir
A very short, rare boy's name from Irish mythology. In mythology, Lir is the personification of the sea. The name is not yet widespread in the German-speaking area, but is straightforward to spell and pronounce.
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Liron
Liron is a Hebrew first name. The documented meaning is composed of "li" (my) and "ron" (song, joy), meaning "my song" or "my joy." In Israel, the name is given to both genders. In Germany, it is still rare, making it a very individual choice.
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Lisa
One of the most common short forms of Elisabeth in the German-speaking area.
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Liv
The name traces back to the Old Norse word "hlíf," which is documented to mean "protection" or "shield." In modern Scandinavian languages, "liv" translates directly to "life."
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Livia
. Livia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Livius. Its older meaning has not been definitively clarified. In addition, Livia is used as a short form of Olivia. This second name origin is to be distinguished from the Roman family name.
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Liz
Liz is documented as an English short form of Elizabeth. The origin is the Hebrew Elisheba, which means "God is my oath" or "God is abundance". Liz is internationally understood and appears visually and phonetically very distinctive due to the Z at the end.
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Ljudmila
A traditional Slavic name composed of two elements. "Ljud" stands for "people" or "men", while "mil" means "dear" or "precious".
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Llewellyn
The frequently cited translation "like a lion" is an interpretation based on the Welsh word "llew" (lion). Linguistically and historically, derivation from the older Celtic name Lugubelenus is more likely. In Welsh, the name is pronounced with a specific fricative at the beginning that does not exist in German.
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Lloyd
. This name originates from Wales and traces back to the Welsh word "llwyd," which means "gray" or "brown." Originally, it was an epithet for someone with gray hair. In the English-speaking world, it is a traditional first name.
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Lóa
This girl's name is often interpreted as a short form of Ólöf. Another widespread reading links it directly to the Icelandic term for the European golden plover (Heiðlóa), a bird native to the island and very popular there.
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Logan
Traces back to a Scottish surname and place name; the Gaelic word base means "little hollow."
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Lois
Lois is the traditional Bavarian short form of Alois. The older word meaning of this name family is not conclusively resolved. Derivations exist from Old High German (from Alwis) or as a variant of the name Ludwig, which is why no unambiguous meaning can be determined.
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Loki
The name of the well-known figure from Norse mythology has an unclear origin. It is often linked in interpretation to "logi" (fire, flame) or "lúka" (to close, shut). Linguistically, however, the root is not established with certainty, meaning no definitive interpretation can be given.
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Lola
Originally a diminutive of Dolores, Lola has long since established itself as an independent given name. It is short, ends in an “a,” and fits seamlessly into current German naming habits.
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London
The British capital bears a name of pre-Celtic origin (Londinium). The precise meaning of this ancient root remains linguistically unclear. In the English-speaking world, London is increasingly chosen as a given name.
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Lonza
A traditional Maltese short form that can be linked to various longer names such as Lorenza or Leonza. A single definitive meaning would be overly speculative here.
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Lorelei
The name traces back to a prominent rock formation on the Rhine, around which the legend of a water nymph revolves. The frequently cited translation "murmuring rock" is a widespread interpretation, as the exact origin of the first part of the word is historically disputed.
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Lorena
Documented as an elaboration of Lore or as a derivation from the French region of Lorraine.
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Lorenz
The German form of the Latin name Laurentius. The documented meaning is “the man from Laurentum.” Laurentum was an ancient city near Rome.
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Lorenzo
Traces back to the Latin name Laurentius. This originally designated a person from the ancient city of Laurentum, the "city of laurel trees".
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Loris
A Swiss and Italian short form of Lorenz, which refers to the city of Laurentum.
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Lorna
This name is documented as a literary creation. The author R.D. Blackmore used it in 1869 for his novel "Lorna Doone." He derived the name from the Scottish region of Lorne (now Lorn).
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Lotta
Lotta is documented as an independent short form of Charlotte. The meaning "free man" is adopted accordingly. The double T immediately makes it clear that the O is pronounced short.
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Lotte
Lotte is a short form of Charlotte, the feminine form of Karl.
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Lou
A very short form of Luise or Louise. This name family originates from Old High German (Ludwig) and is composed of the elements "hlut" (famous, loud) and "wig" (battle, fight).
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Louis
The French form of Ludwig.
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Loukas
The documented origin is geographic: The name traces back to the Latin term "Lucanus," which means "person from Lucania" (a region in Southern Italy). Through the Greek "Loukas," the name spread widely.
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Lounis
Lounis belongs to North African naming practices. In onomastic literature, the name group Lounas/Lounes/Lounis is linked with “friend” or “companion” and the Arabic-Kabyle verb wennes. A general equation with Younes or Anis cannot be derived from this.
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Lovis
This name is often associated with the wolf. Linguistically, however, Lovis is documented as a Low German or Swedish variant of Ludwig and means "famous warrior."
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Lowanna
The frequently cited translation "girl" or "woman" is an interpretation attributed either to the Palawa language of Tasmania or to the Gumbaynggirr language of New South Wales. The name also appears frequently in Australia as a place name or street name.
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Luan
The Albanian name Luan means "lion." This meaning belongs to Albanian naming history. A Portuguese or Celtic origin meaning "moon" is not substantiated and is not used here as a verified explanation.
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Luana
For this girl name, the Hawaiian translation "happy" or "relaxed" is often cited. This is a widespread interpretation. What is verified is that Luana is an international name that also has distinct roots in the Portuguese, Italian, and Albanian language areas (there with the meaning "lioness"). A single, generalized derivation would be too imprecise here.
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Luba
This name traces back to the Slavic word lyubov, whose meaning is "love." The name is widespread across various Slavic languages, often also in the longer form Lyubov.
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Lubina
Traces back to the Slavic root "lub." The documented linguistic root means "dear," "beloved," or "love."
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Luc
The French spelling of the short form of Lucas. The name traces back to the ancient region of Lucania in southern Italy, originally denoting a man from that region.
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Luca
An Italian variant of Luke. The documented derivation describes a person who comes from the southern Italian region of Lucania.
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Lucas
Traces back to the Latin Lucanus. The documented meaning is "the one hailing from Lucania" (a historical region in southern Italy).
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Lucia
Traces back to the Latin word "lux", meaning "light".
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Lucía
The name derives from the Latin word “lux” (genitive “lucis”), meaning “light.” In Spanish, the “c” is pronounced as a lisp or an “s” depending on the region; in German, Lucía is often pronounced like the Italian Lucia (with a “ch” sound) or with a soft “s.” Decide for yourselves which variant you prefer.
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Lúcia
goes back to the Roman name Lucius. The Latin root “lux” means “light.” The acute accent on the “u” indicates the stress.
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Lucian
Derived from the Roman name Lucius; the Latin word base "lux" means "light."
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Lucie
Charles Dickens used this name for a main character in "A Tale of Two Cities" (1859). Lucie is the French and English form of Lucia. The Latin root word "lux" means light.
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Luċija
The Maltese form of Lucia. It is based on the Latin word "lux," which means "light."
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Lucille
A further development of the name Lucia. It is based on the Latin word "lux", which translates to "light".
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