Female and male first names beginning with the letter “L”..

Rare African-origin name, likely derived from Latoya and Keisha, lacking a definitive meaning but offering room for personal interpretation.

Rare, Latin-derived female given name, meaning 'to hide'. It can also be used for males. Its usage is predominantly among families with Italian or Latin-influenced roots. No specific name day or personality traits are associated with Latela.

Rare Latin-derived given name meaning "late" or "slow," often associated with patience and tranquility.

Uncommon yet intriguing unisex name of Igbo origin from Nigeria. It combines "Late," meaning "to wait" or "delay," and "Nya," translating to "our father," resulting in "Our Father Who Waits." Traditionally given to male children born after a long-awaited pregnancy, Latenya now enjoys popularity as a unisex name due to its unique sound and rich cultural heritage.

Rare, Latin-derived female given name, originally signifying 'side' in ancient Rome.

Rare, Latin-derived given name, translating to 'bricks', though its use and meaning are undocumented.

Uncommon Italian name derived from the surname Laterza, meaning 'brick' in Latin.

Rare Latin-derived female given name, meaning 'made of concrete mixed with crushed brick,' associated with ancient Roman architectural decoration.

The name Laterian has Latin origins, signifying "of the Latium region" which encompassed ancient Rome.

Rare Latin-derived feminine given name meaning "made of bricks," originally used for Roman cities like Laterza, Italy.

African female given name of Congolese origin, its meaning may reflect traditional naming practices such as birth order or circumstantial factors.

Captivating female name of West African Yoruba origin, meaning 'She brings happiness' or 'God answers prayers', reflecting intelligence, resilience, and grace.

Rare Latin name, possibly derived from 'later', meaning 'brick' or 'tile'.

Larrera is a rare yet captivating Latin-derived name meaning 'later', historically used by powerful Roman figures like the Laterani family, and notable individuals such as Cardinal Giovanni Francesco Latteri.

Rare but culturally significant name of West African origin, derived from Latyrond and associated with the Mandinka ethnic group.

Distinctive American male given name, derived from Terrell, which means "from the terraced hill," with the prefix 'late-' added for uniqueness. It's new and uncommon, but gained popularity in recent years among African Americans in the U.S., with 358 newborns named Laterrell in 2016.

Unique, Latin-origin name derived from "Laurencia," meaning "of the laurel tree" or "victory." Originally a female name in medieval times, Laterrence now commonly refers to males while retaining some usage among females worldwide. Notable bearers include Saint Laurence and T.E. Lawrence, contributing to its historic significance.

Rare female given name of Italian origin, derived from 'latteria', meaning 'dairy' or 'cheese'. It was an occupational surname for those working in the dairy industry during medieval Italy.

Rare unisex given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Lateranus, meaning "brick" or "tile".

Distinctive African given name derived from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, believed to be inspired by the powerful deities Oya or Ochún, symbolizing strength, creativity, and resilience.

Exotic African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "wealthy in beauty," brought to America via the Atlantic slave trade.

Distinctive African name from Nigeria's Yoruba culture, believed to mean 'a gift of fate' or 'grace', associated with beauty and elegance.

Unisex name of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba people, meaning "Our king has come home," signifying royalty and belonging.

Contemporary African American name created from Latin roots, signifying smoothness or fluidity.

Rare Latin-derived given name meaning 'associated with bricks', reflecting its ancient Roman occupational origins.

Distinctive African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'Let's have wealth', associated with prosperity and good fortune.

Unique African American name, often associated with positivity and strength. It can mean "to make happy" or "success," suggesting that individuals named Latese bring joy and accomplishment into others' lives.

Distinctive African-American name derived from the Latin word 'lateo', meaning 'to hide' or 'conceal'. It signifies 'she who conceals slowly and gradually'.

Captivating African American feminine given name created by blending Latisha ('last') and Lakesha ('life/health'), reflecting the creator's hopes for the last child's prosperity.

Unique female given name of African origin, derived from the West African name Latetia and believed to be associated with the Yoruba people's orisha Oya, symbolizing wind, storms, and female sexuality. It was brought to the Americas through the slave trade and anglicized as Latesia, mainly found in African American communities today.

Rare female given name of unknown origin and meaning, not widely used or recorded in recent history.

Appealing African-American name derived from the Latin 'latet', meaning 'hidden'.

Unique Latin-origin name, meaning 'late' or 'slow', once associated with the Roman goddess of evening twilight.

Latevia, of African origin from the Ewe people of Ghana and Togo, means "child of the family," emphasizing family unity and love.

Rare, African-origin name derived from the Ashanti tribe's naming tradition, potentially meaning "born on Friday" in the Akan language.

Lateaya is an African name of Yoruba origin meaning "Child of Happiness.

Indian feminine given name meaning 'creeper plant' in Sanskrit, associated with growth, adaptability, and the goddess Lakshmi.

English unisex given name originating from medieval times, derived from Old English words "hlaew" (hill) and "þeah" (theatre), meaning "hill theatre".

Welsh male given name derived from "Llathen," meaning "gray" or "grey." It's believed to have been popular among early Celtic people in Wales, with recent popularity in English-speaking countries like the US and Australia despite its uncommonness.

Unique Hebrew name composed of 'Lathan', meaning 'gift', and 'El', meaning 'God', translating to 'Gift from God'.