Girl Dog Names That Start With L

Lexus, an automotive newcomer, has recently entered the Top 1000 -- more because of its association, we fear, with the status symbol car than its relation to the name Alexis. If you love this name, do your child a favor and make it Alexis or at least spell it Lexis.

Given a new shot of style by singer Lauryn Hill, this spelling of the name has fallen quite a bit in popularity since its peak of 167 in 1996.

Inspired by the Mexican singer who uses it as her single name.

Loyal has history as a boy name—most popular in the late 19th century, later falling off the charts in 1948. This was back when loyalty suggested faithfulness to one's country, rather than fidelity to others. Today it would likely be interpreted as the latter.

Modern virtue names are rapidly rising in popularity—could Loyal be the next True?

In Roman mythology, Libera was the female equivalent of the god Liber. She would eventually become assimilated into the goddess Prosperina.

A light and lovely short form of Helena, also used in its own right in Latvia and the Netherlands.

This light, airy name has been given to a few dozen American girls since the early 2000s. It's a legitimate Italian word, but it's more likely to be inspired by the word "angel" backwards.

This spelling variation of the name only recently entered the Top 1000 in 2008. The popular Layla is currently very popular in the United States, while the more traditional Leila is also widely used. The added h at the end of this version could be considered superfluous, possibly leading to confusion down the road.

Lutza is largely unknown in the English-speaking world and might remain that way, due to its resemblance to klutz.

Latona is the Roman equivalent of Leto, the Greek goddess of light. These days Leto feels more modern for a baby girl, but Latona retains its appeal.

This cutesy nickname made it onto the Top 1000 in 1883.

Unfashionable name, with the rather poignant lone sound.

The lilting Lorelei has given birth to many variations, including this one, now extinct.

A rare Finnish name which is used for both sexes, but more often for girls. It is usually found in the middle spot.

Once a common girl name in Hawaii, today Leialoha is virtually unheard of.