Girl Dog Names That Start With L
- Lizzie
Origin:
Diminutive of Elizabeth, HebrewMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
Lizzie was commonly used as an independent name in the last half of the nineteenth century. Today Lizzie is still one of the most stylish short forms of Elizabeth, but few U.S. parents put it on the birth certificate.
- Layne
Origin:
Variation of Lane, EnglishMeaning:
"a small roadway or path"Description:
Currently gender-neutral in the US, although boys have the edge, as they do with Lane. The Y spelling makes it a bit more feminine.
- Loa
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"long"Description:
Though little used as a first name, Loa will be familiar to many from the name of Hawaii's most famous volcano, Mauna Loa, on the Big Island.
- Leanna
Origin:
Spelling variation of Liana; Combination of Lee and AnnaDescription:
A name that gained some currency through its rhyming relationship to Breanna, though it has been on a downward trend since 1989.
- Lakshmi
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"a lucky omen"Description:
Often heard in India, this is the name of the Hindu goddess of abundance, beauty, and prosperity, the embodiment of grace and charm --lucky omens indeed. The goddess Lakshmi is worshiped daily in Hindu homes, and has festivals held in her honor.
- Lemon
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Given to around 25 girls in the US each year, this is a name that could go either way - summery and refreshing or just plain sour. You decide.
- Lysandra
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"liberator"Description:
This name is the feminization of mythological name Lysander, which is best known to English-speakers as a character in Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream.
- Lupine
Origin:
Flower name from LatinMeaning:
"pertaining to the wolf"Description:
Lupine (spelled Lupin outside of North America) is a flower related to sweetpeas. It was given its wolfish meaning because the plant was said to deplete the soil. Comedian Jenny Slate used it as a middle name for her daughter Ida in 2020.
- Lucky
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Cedric the Entertainer chose this for his daughter, but most other parents would find it, though optimistic, not exactly substantial.
- Lani
Origin:
Variation of Elaine, English, HawaiianMeaning:
"bright, shining; sky, heavens, royal, majesty"Description:
Simple but substantial, Lani is surprisingly underused considering the popularity of Lainey, Leilani, Lana, and Kehlani. A multi-cultural choice with both Hawaiian and English origins, it is also used in the Philippines, possibly as a variation of the modern Laarni, or as a twist on the word langit meaning "skies, heaven", which aligns with the Hawaiian meaning too.
- Loire
Origin:
French river and region nameDescription:
The lovely sound and image of the French river and lush valley would make this a most distinctive and captivating choice. Pronunciation: low-ahr.
- Levana
Origin:
Roman, LatinMeaning:
"to lift"Description:
Roman goddess of childbirth. Levana is one of the lesser-known ancient Roman goddess names and has a somewhat synthetic feel but authentic roots.
- Lucasta
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"pure light"Description:
Lucasta was invented by seventeenth century poet Richard Lovelace for a collection of poems dedicated to a lover named Lucy, and is familiar through the Eugene O'Neill play and film Anna Lucasta. Lucasta is a distinctive, rarely used choice and a logical extension of the Luke/Luc/Luca names.
- Lior
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"I have a light"Description:
Lior connects with several factors stylish for Israeli names: It's short, it's unisex, and it has an uplifting nature theme. Lior might make a more modern spin on Leah.
- Leyla
Origin:
Spelling variation of Layla
- Lulie
Origin:
Short form of Lula or Louise, German and FrenchMeaning:
"renowned warrior"Description:
One of the few Lu- names that you've probably never heard of, Lulie could prove a good alternative for Luna, Lucy, and Lula.
- Lace
- Lindy
- Liz
Origin:
Diminutive of ElizabethDescription:
A girl named Liz on her birth certificate could feel deprived of her full identity. Call her Liz, but name her Elizabeth -- or at least Lizbeth or Eliza.
- Lizzy