French Names that Start With L
- Lizette
Origin:
French, diminutive of ElizabethMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
Whether you spell it Lisette or Lizette, a somewhat dated diminutive that nevertheless retains some charm.
- Leonello
- Lucette
- Lucida
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"lucid, clear"Description:
Pretty, delicate and crystal clear, with the readymade nickname of Lucy.
- Lys
- Lilas
- Laure
- Lionel
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"young lion"Description:
Lionel is yet another traditional boy's name entering the girls' column--at least once-- via prizewinning novelist Lionel (born Margaret Ann) Shriver.
- Louisiana
Origin:
French place-nameDescription:
Louisiana is a geographic spin on the Louise theme. Pretty, if a bit of a syllable overload. Short form Lou or Lulu lightens it.
- Lanier
Origin:
French occupational nameMeaning:
"wool worker"Description:
The fashionable occupational last name category gets some French flair with this, Tennessee Williams's middle name.
- Leopoldine
Origin:
French feminine version of LeopoldMeaning:
"brave people"Description:
A sophisticated girls' name for those attracted to Leona, Leonie and Leonore.
- Léandre
- Laurette
- Lucinde
- Linnellio
- Lucinenne
- Lasimonne
- Lionnel
- Léonette
- Lacrosse
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"the cross"Description:
Could be used by fans of the game...or the Wisconsin city, but far from the easiest of names to carry.