Female and male names most popular since 1880 - page 1124.
Lajuanda
African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'the dawn', symbolizing new beginnings and hope.
Lajuane
Distinctive African-American name derived from LaJuan, meaning "God has favored me".
Lamerle
Uncommon name with unknown origin, but some associate it with light due to its similarity to words like 'lumen'.
Lanissa
Unique female name of uncertain Irish or Welsh origin, possibly meaning "full of grace" or "leader". It evokes feelings of elegance and uniqueness.
Larimar
Hawaiian-origin name created by Larry Southwood in 1974 after his daughter Larissa and wife's family name Marantz. It refers to a rare blue-green gemstone formed underwater from cooling volcanic lava.
Latash
African-origin name meaning "Gift from God," popularized during the Civil Rights Movement, embodying strength and resilience.
Latrel
African American name created by combining Larry/Lawrence with Trell (from Latin 'trellis'). It gained prominence in the US mid-to-late 20th century and often signifies strength or creativity.
Laylia
Arabic girls' name meaning 'night beauty', derived from 'layl' (night) and '-iyah' (-belonging).
Legendary
English name derived from 'legendary', meaning famous or remarkable due to being associated with a legend. It signifies achieving greatness and leaving behind a lasting legacy.
Leimomi
Distinctive Hawaiian girl's name derived from "leio" (to wrap around) and "momi" (calabash gourd), translating to "wrapped calabash gourd". It symbolizes grace, wisdom, and gentleness, reflecting ancient Hawaiian culture's use of calabash gourds.
Lelynd
Rare Welsh given name meaning 'leader', derived from the ancient Celtic word "llewelyn".
Letanya
Distinctive African-American name created by Langston Hughes, associated with strength and creativity.
Lexx
Latin-origin name meaning 'defender of the people' or 'leader', a variation of Alex, popularized in recent years for its uniqueness.
Liel
Hebrew name meaning 'I have a dream' or 'God is my reward', derived from the Hebrew word 'chalal'. It reflects hope, ambition, and faith in divine providence.
Litsy
Captivating Russian female given name derived from 'лиса', meaning 'fox'. It symbolizes intelligence and swiftness.
Livingston
Scottish name derived from the barony of Livingston in West Lothian, meaning "living stone".
Louana
Hebrew-derived feminine given name meaning 'God is gracious,' originating from the biblical era.
Luticia
Rare but elegant Latin-origin name meaning 'light-bringer'.
Madiline
Madeline is a rare yet elegant female name of French origin, meaning "from Magdala," an ancient city associated with Mary Magdalene. It was popular during the Middle Ages in France and has been borne by notable figures like Madame de Lafayette and Madeleine Astor. Despite its uniqueness and challenging pronunciation, those named Madeline often take pride in their distinctive moniker's historical significance and French roots.
Madysun
Mysterious yet captivating female name of unknown origin, gaining recent popularity in English-speaking countries despite its elusive meaning.
Mahitha
Mahitha, of Indian origin, means 'great earth' and is historically associated with Draupadi, a revered figure from Hindu mythology known for her intelligence, courage, and beauty.
Makya
Unique and uncommon name of unknown origin, lacking traditional roots and widely accepted meanings.
Malikiah
Meet Malikiah, a unique, exotic name of West African origin, derived from the Maliki people, a subgroup of the Mandinka ethnic group. Though its specific meaning is unknown, it's often associated with 'Malik', Arabic for 'king' or 'ruler', suggesting regal connotations.
Mande
African origin, derived from the Mandé people of West Africa, with no universally agreed-upon meaning but often associated with "to be born.
Marcelles
Rare French given name derived from the Latin "Martialis," meaning "of Mars" and associated with strength and courage.
Margan
Rare Slavic name derived from "marg", meaning "border" or "edge", symbolizing protection and defense.
Mavryck
French-origin name derived from "maurice," meaning "dark-skinned." It has historical significance, associated with figures like Saint Maurice and Maurice de Sully, and was also used by royalty such as King Maurice of Saxony and Prince Maurice of Nassau.
Mayanna
Unique feminine given name of Cherokee origin, derived from 'may' meaning 'bear' and 'anna' meaning 'her', translating literally as 'bear her'. It is believed to signify inner strength.
Meilany
Latin-origin name that means 'dark beauty'.
Merial
Rare, elegant French given name derived from the Latin word 'meridies', meaning midday or noon. First used in medieval France, it's famously associated with 13th-century poet and musician Merial les Blondeaux.
Merrit
English unisex name of medieval origin, derived from the occupational surname 'Merritt', meaning 'merchant' or 'trader', potentially linked to Old English words 'mercian' and 'hyth'.
Miosha
Attractive, unique African name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria, meaning "God answers".
Miquel
Catalan name derived from Latin Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?', pronounced /miˈkɛl/. Popular since medieval times, it's still widely used in Catalonia.
Miu
Charming Japanese name meaning 'beautiful', popularized by designer Miuccia Prada.
Mong
Distinctive Mongolian name meaning strength and courage, associated with historic figures like Genghis Khan.
Myeasha
Uncommon yet meaningful African-American name derived from Akan tradition, signifying 'to grow or increase'.
Nehemyah
Distinctive Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh comforts," composed of "nehem" (comfort) and "yah" (a form of Yahweh).
Nichael
Distinctive Hebrew name meaning 'consolation' or 'comfort', derived from the biblical figure Nachshon who displayed unwavering faith during the Exodus from Egypt.
Nihit
Indian name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'fixed' or 'established', and referring to the star Sirius.
Noralynn
Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements "norðr" (north) and "álfr" (elf), meaning "elf of the north," with ties to ancient Norse mythology.