British baby names starting with L

French and German for “renowned warrior,” this royal favorite gained renewed attention through Prince Louis.

Meaning either “pledged to God” or often connected to the lily flower, Lillian is vintage darling with grace and tradition plus the added sweetness of Lily.

This light-filled Latin classic, derived from lux, has been beloved from saints to sitcoms to activist Lucy Stone.

Latin for “laurel” or “victory”, Laura was immortalized by poet Petrarch.

Greek for “woman from Lydia,” this biblical and literary name has a rich past and a melodic sound.

A Greek-derived name meaning “man from Lucania,” Luke brings Biblical depth.

An English name meaning "renowned warrior," Lewis was once a U.S. Top 100 pick and is still widely used in Scotland and beyond.

Sorrow, Fickle, Carl, Goddess Lakshmi

Jacob's Wife, Delicate, Weary One, Weary,Tired

Light, The Bright, Born at Daybreak

Purity, Pastime, Night, Lioness

Vigorous, Strong, Man, Husband

Laurel

A Symbol of Purity, Lily, My God is Perfect

Made Famous in Battle, Saint Joan of Arc, From Lorraine, Laurel

Greek, To Be Gentle, Latin, Buoyant

Sweet Bay Tree Symbolic of Honor and Victory, Laurel, Of Laurentum, Man from Laurentium

Homeland, Land, A Lance

Gray-Haired, Grey, Sacred, The Gray Ones

Crowned with Laurels, Too: Laurel Wreath, From Laurentum Stem End, Sweet Bay Tree

Form of Lilac, Night, Bluish, Lily Flower Name

Famous, Struggle, Feminine of Louis, Fight

Renowned in Battle, Born At Daybreak, Feminine of Louis, Pearl

Like a Lion, The Other, Sun Ray, Light

Bay Plant, Crowned with Laurel

God is Fullness, Garden of Hollies, Small Meadow, Holly

German Religious Reformer Martin Luther, People, Army, Warrior

Renowned Warrior, Fame and War, Fight, Light

Feminine of Louis, Renowned in Battle, Famous Warrior

The Bright, Form of Lucus, Born at Daybreak, Daylight Babies

Light, Daylight Babies, Born at Daybreak, Shining

Light

The King, Inspired By a Family Name

Descendant, Heritage, The Word Leifr with the Meaning Heir Descendent

Gentle, Lake, A Cascade, Dwells by the Torrent

Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies

Laurel, From Laurentium, Form of Lawrence, Crowned with Laurels

Joy, Allesse

End of the Meadow Tribe, Weary, Fair-haired Courageous One, Pasture

The Lovely, Root of Larissa End, Seagull

Renowned in Battle, Pearl, Light, Famous Warrior

Pledged to God, Form of Elizabeth, God's Promise, Funny and Nature Lover

Rich, Profit, Wealthy, Succeed

Beloging to God, Devotee

Roman Fort, Fortified Place, From Leicester, The Elements Ligora

Heavenly Flowers, Heavenly Flower

Crowned with Laurels, Fame, Honor, Feminine of Lawrence

Lure, Schistous Cliff, Melody,, Ambush

Sweet Bay Tree, Kingdom of Loather, Crowned with Laurels, Laurel

Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies

Light

Gay, Lavinium from the Stem End

Sorrows, Rubin, Ruby, Pain

Forest, Locksmith, Woods, Fortified Place

Crowned with Laurel

Friendly, The Word Eilun with the Meaning Likeness Image Idol, Gentle, Lin

Inspired By a Place Name, Wood, Glade, Poet

Seductive, Divine Play, Dark Haired Beauty, From the Island

Foreign

Inspired By the Same Vine, Julia, Emulum

Combination of Lee and Anne, Meadow

Lake, Pond, Body of Water

A Place of Linden Trees, Wetland, Lincolns Wetl

From the Tall Mans Town Or Estate

Laurence

Lion, Leo

Born at Day Break, Bright, Daylight Babies, Shining

He Who Wins

Dark Beauty, Born at Night, Intoxication, Wine

Brave, Lion-bold, Hardy, Burst of the Sun

My God is Abundance

Lion

Place to Lay the Camp, Pool on an Island, Wetland

Famous Elf, Renowned in Battle, Feminine of Louis, Illustrious and Fighter

Light, Born At Daybreak, Daylight Babies, The Bright

Dedicated to Allah, My God is Abundance, Joy, Variation of Elizabeth

Wolf River

Lioness, The Lion, Leo

Laurel, From Laurentum, Crowned with Laurels

The Capital of the United Kingdom, From London

Famous, Loud, Illustrious and Fighting, Fight

War, Famous, Battle, Renowned Warrior

Lake Colony, Lithe

Solitary, Fight, Variant of Alona or Leona, Ready for Battle

God is Fullness

Fight, Struggle, Loud, Famous

Derived from Lacey which is a French Nobleman's Surname Brought to British Isles After Norman Conquest, Form of Larissa, Cheerful One, Lassy

Friend, Dear, Attached, Beloved

The Word Laverd Meaning Lord, Landlord

Illumination, Light, Grove

Delicate, Meadow Pasture, Tired, Leah

Garden, People

Ana, Lou

The Lion, Leo, Brave, Strong

A Colour Name, An Herb with Aromatic Flowers

From the Island

Woman from Lydia, Womanly, Beautiful

Lane, Path, A Narrow Country Road

Lily Flower, Beauty, Purity

Beloved, Famous and Powerful, Affection, Battle

Path, Torch, Bright Light, Roadway

Freedom, Independence, Liberty

Julia

Old Name with Many Variants, From Laurentium, Wealth and Honor, Sweet Bay Tree

Battle, Beloved, Loved One, Famous

Settlement with Leek-Field, A Surname and Place Name, Herb Garden

Diminutive of Letitia, Delight, Allesse, Joy

Lament, Lin, Grief, Mourn

Round Hill, Log in Water to be Still and at Peace, Little Cave, Finnian's Servant

Strong, Brave as a Lion, Lion-bold, Flute

Gentle, Lake, Friendly, Church

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Defender of Mankind

Long Hill Ridge, From the Grassy Plain

Resembling a Lion, Ruling

Young Boy, Noble, Servant, Nobility

Dragon

Laurel, Form of Lawrence, Crowned with Laurels

Good, Serves John, Light, Route

Lily

Woman of Magdala, Light, Palm Tree, Mild

Lily, My God is a Vow, Bluish, Fleur De Lys

The Lion, Leo, Form of Leonard

Laurel

Light, Born at Daybreak, The Bright

To the Barns

Too: Laurel Wreath, From Laurentum Stem End

A Songbird, Song Bird, Skylark

Lassy, Lace-like, Derived from Lacey which is a French Nobleman's Surname Brought to British Isles After Norman Conquest, Cheerful

My God is Perfect

Path, From the Narrow Road, Lane

Noble Title, Nobleman

From the Flax Enclosure, Lime Tree, Lyne

Pond

Too: Laurel Wreath, From Laurentum Stem End

Symbolic of Honor and Victory, Laurel, Crowned with Laurels, From Laurentum Stem End

From the Linden Tree Hill, Lives by the Linden Tree Hill

Wool, Little Rock, Tender, Good Looking

The Bay, From Laurentum, Laurel Plant

Lawgiver, The Words Lag Which Means Law, Lawyer

Sweet, Beautiful

From Laurentium, The Bay, Laurel, Old Name with Many Variants

Pretty, Lake, Friendly, Dwells by the Torrent

Laurel, Form of Lawrence, Crowned with Laurels, From Laurentum Stem End

Field on the River Leven, Field on River Leven

Laundry-man, Lion Man, Homeland, From the Grassy Plain

Of God

Tribe near the Black Sea, Orchid

Bond, Diminutive of Eliana, Emulum, Youthful

From Town of Leicester

Reclusive

Purity, Lavinium from the Stem End, Woman of Rome, Purified

The Lion

Light, Luckiest, A Sage, Shubh

From the Hillside Farm, From the Town Or Estate on the Hill

Lee, Light, Bond, Variant of Liana

Lion, Strong, Hardy, Brave

Path, Roadway, Diminutive Form of Lane or Elaine

One who is Merciful and Foreseeing, Sagacity, Knowledge, Dearly Loved

The Bay, Laurel

Sweet Bay Tree Symbolic of Honor and Victory, Laurel Wreath, From Laurentum Stem End, Laurel-crowned

Meadow

Dearly Loved, Young Wolf, Little Mistress

Day of Reconciliation, Name Given to Children that are Born on a Love Day

God has Helped

Musical

Harbor River

Lace-like, Cheerful, Lassy, Derived from Lacey which is a French Nobleman's Surname Brought to British Isles After Norman Conquest

Advisor

A Lake, Wetland, From the Island of Linden Trees

Enjoyment, Combination of Luise and Anne

Joy, Allesse, Joy, Happiness

Pearl

Light

The Element Eleos Which Means Mercy Pity, Shinning Light, Sun Ray, Torch

Crowned with Laurels, Too: Laurel Wreath, The Bay, From Laurentum Stem End