Browse Names
Browse, filter and discover names by letter, gender or origin.
2,649 names in our directory
Results
2,649Lorelai is a variant of the German name Lorelei, which originates from the Loreley rock headland on the Rhine River. The name gained widespread recognition through the television series Gilmore Girls (2000–2007), where i...
Lorelei is a feminine given name drawn from German legend and landscape, best known as the name of a mythical siren who lures sailors to their doom on the Rhine River. The name originates from the Lorelei rock, a 132-met...
Lorelle is a feminine given name of English origin, considered a variant of Laurel. The name Laurel itself is derived from the laurel tree, which has long been a symbol of victory, honor, and achievement, ultimately from...
Lorena is a feminine given name in English usage, popularized in the United States during the 19th century. It is a Latinized form of Lauren, ultimately deriving from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentu...
Lorene is a feminine given name used in English, most likely a variant of Loren or Lorena 2. As such, it ultimately derives from the Latin cognomen Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum" — an ancient Italian city whose nam...
Loretta is a feminine given name of Italian origin, popularized in the United States in the 1930s. The name is a diminutive form of Lauretta or a variant of Loreto, or it may be a shortened form of names beginning with L...
Lori is a female given name of English origin, functioning as a diminutive of Laura, Lorraine, and other names beginning with Lor. It came into prominence in the United States during the mid-20th century, rapidly rising...
Lorie is an English feminine given name, functioning as a variant spelling of Lori. Both Lorie and Lori originated as diminutives, or short forms, of names beginning with the element "Lor-", notably Laura and Lorraine. W...
Lorinda is a feminine given name elaborated from Lori with the addition of the popular name suffix inda. It is used primarily in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States, where such elaborations were fa...
Lorine is an English feminine given name, typically considered a variant of Lorene. Lorene itself is a variant of Lauren or a feminine form of Loren, while Loren can be a short form of Laurence 1 or a variant of Lauren....
Lorna is a feminine given name created by the author R. D. Blackmore for the title character in his novel Lorna Doone (1869). The name is believed to be derived from the Scottish place name Lorne or the title Marquess of...
Lorraine is a feminine given name derived from the name of a historic region in eastern France. The region's name originates from the medieval kingdom of Lotharingia, which in turn comes from the personal name of Lothar—...
Lorri is a feminine given name of English origin, primarily used as a variant of Lori. Like Lori, Lorri functions as a diminutive or pet form of names beginning with Lor-, such as Laura and Lorraine. The name emerged in...
Lorrie is a variant of Lori, itself a common English diminutive of names beginning with Lor-, such as Laura and Lorraine. As a given name, Lorrie gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century alongsi...
Etymology and OriginLottie is a feminine given name primarily used in English and Swedish. It is a diminutive of Charlotte or Liselotte, and can also be a short form of Ottilie. As a nickname, it originated in the 19th c...
Lotus is a feminine given name of English usage, derived from the name of the lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera) or the mythological lotus tree. The name ultimately comes from Greek λωτός (lotos). In Greek and Roman mytholo...
Lou is a unisex given name used primarily in Dutch, English, and French contexts. It functions as a short form of the feminine Louise or the masculine Louis, making it one of many diminutives that bridge gender lines. Th...
Louella is a feminine given name of English origin, combining the short form Lou (itself a diminutive of Louise or Louis) with the popular feminine suffix ella. This blend creates a melodious name that emerged in the 19t...
Louisa is a Latinate feminine form of the masculine name Louis, popularized across the Dutch, English, and German usage zones. The name emerged in the 18th century as a Latinized derivation of Louise, itself the French f...
Louise is the French feminine form of Louis. It has been used across multiple European languages, including Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Norwegian, and Swedish, and has seen particular popularity since the 19t...
Love is a female given name derived directly from the English word love, which itself comes from Old English lufu, meaning "affection, love." As a virtue name, it reflects qualities of warmth, devotion, and emotional con...
EtymologyLoyalty is an English female given name taken directly from the English word loyalty. The word was originally borrowed from Old French loiauté, a derivative of loial 'loyal', itself derived from Latin legalis 'l...
Luana is a feminine given name whose modern popularity was sparked by the 1932 film Bird of Paradise, in which it was borne by the main character, a Polynesian girl. The film itself was adapted from a 1912 play set in Ha...
Luann is a female given name of English origin, typically used as a combination of Lou and Ann or as a variant of Luana. It is a compound name, blending elements from names like Louise or Louis with the classic Ann, whic...
Luanna is an English feminine given name, likely formed as a combination of Lou (a short form of Louise or Louis) and Anna, or as a variant of Luana.EtymologyThe name Luanna is a compound created from two popular name el...
Luanne is a modern English feminine given name, derived as a Luann by opening the second syllable. It can be seen either as a combination of the short forms Lou (from Louise or Louis) and Ann, or as a variant of Luana, a...
Etymology and OriginsLuci is a feminine given name primarily used in English, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking contexts. In its English usage, it functions as a diminutive or variant of Lucy, ultimately derived from the...
Lucia is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word lux meaning "light". It is the feminine form of the Roman masculine praenomen Lucius, which shares the same root. The name has been widely used throughout Christ...
Lucile is a feminine given name used primarily in English and French. It is a variant of Lucille, which itself is the French form of Lucilla. The ultimate root of the name is Lucia, the feminine form of the Roman name Lu...
Lucille is a feminine given name used in English and French. It is the French form of Lucilla, which is itself a Latin diminutive of Lucia. The name thus ultimately derives from the Latin root Lūcius, meaning "light" or...
Lucinda is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning light. It originated as an elaboration of Lucia, itself derived from the Roman name Lucius, which carries the same luminous meaning. Lucinda was first created by...
Lucy is a classic English feminine name derived from the Latin masculine given name Lucius, meaning "light" or "born at dawn or daylight." It is the English form of Lucia, in use since the Middle Ages. The name has been...
Luella is a variant of the name Louella. Luella is a feminine given name that emerged in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, reflecting the era's fondness for fanciful name coinages and composed or blended fo...
Lula is a feminine diminutive of Louise and other names that begin with Lu, such as Lucy or Lucille. It originated in English-speaking countries as an affectionate short form, often used as an independent given name.Etym...
Lulu is a diminutive of names beginning with Lou or Lu, such as Louise or Lucinda. It is used in English and German contexts as a short, affectionate form. The name traces its roots through Louise, the French feminine fo...
Etymology and MythologyLuna directly means "the moon" in Latin, and it is also the word for moon in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and other Romance languages. In Roman mythology, Luna was the goddess of the Moon, often d...
Luvenia is a feminine given name used primarily in the United States, possibly originating as a form of Lavinia. It has been documented in American records since as early as the 19th century, though it remains relatively...
Luvinia is a variant of Luvenia, an English name that has been used in America since the 19th century. Luvenia itself is thought to be a form of Lavinia, a name of Etruscan origin with an unknown meaning. In Roman mythol...
Lyda is a feminine given name of English usage, likely a variant of Lydia. It may have emerged as a shortened form or an altered spelling, influenced by similar names like Liddy.Etymology and OriginsThe name Lyda traces...
Lydia is a feminine given name with roots in Greek antiquity. It means "from Lydia" — the name of an ancient kingdom in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). The region was said to be named after the semi-legendary king Lydos,...
Lyla is a modern feminine given name that traces its origins to two distinct sources. Primarily, it is a spelling variant of Leila, the Persian transcription ultimately derived from the Arabic Layla, meaning "night." Sec...
Lylah is a modern English feminine given name that originates as a rare spelling variant of Leila or a feminine form of the surname Lyle. Its use is primarily an inventive spelling, adding a contemporary twist to the tra...
Lyn is a variant of the name Lynn, which itself is derived from an English surname traced to the Welsh word llyn meaning "lake." Before the 20th century, Lynn was used primarily for boys, but it has since become more com...
Lynda is a spelling variation of the feminine given name Linda. While Linda has long been established in numerous languages, the Lynda variant emerged primarily in English-speaking countries, reflecting a trend toward di...
Lyndi is a modern English feminine given name, primarily considered a variant of Lindy. Lindy itself originated in the late 1920s as a nickname inspired by the Lindy Hop dance, which drew its name from aviator Charles Li...
Lyndsay is a variant of the name Lindsay. It is used predominantly as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Etymology and Origins The name...
Lyndsea is a rare feminine variant of the English and Scottish surname Lindsay. It emerged primarily in the late 20th century, following the broader trend of using surnames as given names. While Lindsay itself has a long...
Lyndsey is a variant of the English and Scottish surname Lindsay, which has been adopted as a feminine given name. The name ultimately derives from the place name Lindsey in Lincolnshire, England, meaning "Lincoln island...
Lynette is a feminine given name that entered the English lexicon through literature, most notably used by Alfred Tennyson in his 1872 poem Gareth and Lynette. In the poem, Lynette is the sister of Lyonesse, and though i...
Lynn is a feminine given name in the English language, most often used as a first or middle name. It originated as a surname derived from the Welsh word llyn, meaning "lake". Prior to the 20th century, Lynn was predomina...
Lynna is a relatively modern feminine given name, primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is an elaborated form of Lynn, created by adding the common feminine suffix -a. Lynn itself has a complex history: it ori...
Lynne is a variant of the name Lynn. Both spellings are predominantly feminine given names in English-speaking countries, often used as middle names as well as first names.Etymology and HistoryThe name Lynn derives from...
Lynnette is a feminine given name, a variant of Lynette. The name Lynette itself has a literary origin: it was used by Alfred Tennyson in his 1872 poem Gareth and Lynette, where it is a form of Lynet. Lynet, in turn, com...
Lynsay is a feminine given name of English origin, serving as a variant of Lindsay. The name Lindsay ultimately derives from the English and Scottish surname Lindsay, which originated from the eastern English region of L...
Lynsey is a feminine given name of English origin, primarily used as a variant spelling of Lindsay. The base name Lindsay derives from the Scottish surname and clan name, which originates from the toponym Lindsey in east...
Lyric is a modern English unisex given name derived directly from the English word "lyric," meaning "songlike" or "expressing the writer's emotions." The word ultimately traces back to Greek λυρικός (lyrikos), which refe...
Lysette is an English feminine given name, a variant of Lisette. Lisette itself is a diminutive of Élisabeth, the French form of Elizabeth. The name Elizabeth is of Hebrew origin, from the form Elisheva, meaning "my God...
Lyssa is a feminine given name in English-speaking countries, most commonly used as a short form of Alyssa. While Alyssa itself is a variant of Alicia (ultimately a Latinized form of Alice, which traces back to the Germa...
Mabel is an English female name derived from the Latin amabilis, meaning "lovable" or "dear". It is the medieval feminine form of Amabilis, a name borne by early Christian saints. Alongside the variant Amabel, Mabel was...
Mabella is an elaborated form of Mabel, a medieval feminine name with deep historical roots. The name Mabel itself derives from the Latin Amabilis, meaning "lovable" or "worthy of love." Through this chain, Mabella carri...