Boy Names That End with L

Familiar through the renowned children's author Roald Dahl, this Germanic surname was traditionally given to those who lived near a valley. Dahlia is up and coming for girls, leading the way for this gender neutral option. Dahl was used on a character in the book The Last Fallen Moon by Graci Kim.

Near Eastern name with lots of opportunities for variation and improvisation.

Frequently used in the Spanish-speaking community; Christopher Columbus was born Cristóbal Colón.

The invented name Xael debuted on the charts for boys in 2010. It is primarily used among Spanish-speaking families.

This little-known Biblical name belonged to Hosea's first son. There is also a Jezreel Valley in Israel.

Variation of Dashiell.

Also a picturesque place-name, referred to as the "island garden city" of the Philippines.

Yiddish form of Alexander.

Older Biblical form of Jekuthiel.

A literary twist on rising star Nova, derived from the same Latin word.

Avdel is an obscure Old Testament name with a straightforward feel and sound and the fashionable A initial. One to consider if you want a highly unusual yet not difficult Hebrew or Biblical name.

Over the top for even the most ardent Anglophile. Sacheverell Sitwell was a member of the prominentliterary Sitwell family.

Averill is an ancient name, most properly spelled Averil, that has a Boston Brahmin air – probably due to the image of statesman Averill Harriman. It's of the rare English surname names that originally derived from a female given name: Eoforhild (Everild), meaning "boar battle".

If Angel is too popular for you, this super-rare related name might appeal, never given to more then 6 boys per year in the US.

Powerful surname choice with many distinguished bearers, fresher sounding than Parker.