Dog Names That Start With L

Lexington is rising as a place name used just about evenly for the genders. For Americans, it's got a patriotic ring, given the importance of Lexington, Massachusetts in the Revolutionary War. Lexington, Kentucky, in horse country, is another famous place with the name.

Classy-sounding surname name usually bypassed in favor of the simpler Landon.

Rarely heard surname name that lacks the lightness of other o-ending names.

Lolita without the naughty implications.

Liber was the name of the Roman god of wine, freedom, and male fertility. It is etymologically linked to the word "libation," referring to the ritual practice of sharing drinks.

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

A close relative of the very popular Leilani, with just a hint of Lulu.

Lauge is unheard of in most English-speaking countries, but is in the Top 50 in many Nordic countries. Despite is lovely meaning, Lauge's pronunciation and spelling issues are unlikely to make it popular outside of Scandinavia.

A rare Finnish name which is used for both sexes, usually in the middle spot.

A pretty and lively Slavic diminutive of Helena or Magdalena, long used as a standalone. In Czechia, it was a Top 10 choice from 1960 to 1991, and it still ranks highly there today.

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

Chirpy form of Leonard that's common in its native Slovenia.

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.

Alternate spelling of Leilani, popular among Hispanic families.

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

Most famously borne by Loja Saarinen, a Finnish-American artist and wife of architect Eliel Saarinen. She was born Minna Carolina Mathilde Louise Gesellius and went by Louise or Loja.

A bit of a tongue-twister.

Much more common on girls, but this virtue is occasionally given to boys too. It has the option of Bert(ie) as a nickname.