French Names that Start With L

  1. Lizette
    • Origin:

      French, diminutive of Elizabeth
    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"
    • Description:

      Whether you spell it Lisette or Lizette, a somewhat dated diminutive that nevertheless retains some charm.
  2. Leonello
    • Lucette
      • Lucida
        • Origin:

          Latin
        • Meaning:

          "lucid, clear"
        • Description:

          Pretty, delicate and crystal clear, with the readymade nickname of Lucy.
      • Lys
        • Lilas
          • Laure
            • Lionel
              • Origin:

                French
              • Meaning:

                "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-name
              • Description:

                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 name
              • Meaning:

                "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 Leopold
              • Meaning:

                "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:

                                French
                              • Meaning:

                                "the cross"
                              • Description:

                                Could be used by fans of the game...or the Wisconsin city, but far from the easiest of names to carry.