This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is English or American.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Laurea f English (Rare)Either an elaborated form of
Laura or else a direct adoption of Latin
laurea "laurel tree". In the English-speaking world this name has been found from the 18th century onwards.
Lazuli f English (Modern, Rare)From an ellipsis of
lapis lazuli, the name of a deep blue semiprecious stone. It is derived from medieval Latin
lazulum meaning "heaven, sky", ultimately from Persian لاجورد
(lajvard) meaning "lapis lazuli, azure (color)".
Lea f EnglishFeminine form of Leo, which means "lion".
Leaf m & f EnglishEither from the surname or from the English word
leaf.
Leara f American (Rare)Of unknown origin and meaning. It might possibly be an attempted feminization of
Lear or, and perhaps more likely, a phonetic respelling of
Liora via its Anglicized variant
Leora.
Lechery m & f English (Puritan)Meaning, "excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness." A puritanical name used as a warning.
Lecrae m African AmericanRecent name of unknown origin. Rare usage since the late 1970's. A famous bearer of the name is American rapper Lecrae Moore (1979-), known simply as Lecrae.
Leelee f English (Rare)Diminutive of names beginning with or containing the sound
lee. In the case of actress Leelee Sobieski (1983-), it is short for her real name,
Liliane.
Leeuwin m & f EnglishThere is the leeuwin current, and the Leeuwin boat.
Leeza f English (American)Possibly an Anglicized form of
Liese, or perhaps a variant of
Lisa intended to reflect the German pronunciation. This is borne by American talk show host Leeza Gibbons (1957-).
Lefaye f African AmericanFrom French
la fée meaning "the fairy", the epithet of the Arthurian sorceress Morgan le Fay. The name
Morgan le Fay was first used by Geoffrey of Monmouth in the 12th century.