English Boy Names Starting With L
262 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a English boy's name that starts with L? Here are 262 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. English names range from old Anglo-Saxon classics to modern surname-style and nature names.
Top picks
- Lincoln — “Town by the lake”
- Lynd — “An English name for a dweller by the linden tree, a plant traditionally revered for its beauty and soft wood.”
- Lenn — “This English name serves as a short form or abbreviation of Leonard, which means brave lion or lion-hearted.”
- Lintun — “This English variant of Linton refers to a flax enclosure, describing a settlement where the flax plant was cultivated.”
- Lyulf — “A compound of the old english words for flame and wolf”
- Lillie — “The flower lily is a symbol of innocence, purity and beauty”
- Linda — “Lime tree; linden tree; pretty one; snake. lime tree; linden tree. can also be a diminutive of any name ending in -linda”
- Lynde — “A unisex English name meaning 'from the hill of linden trees.' It refers to someone living near these specific lime or linden trees.”
- Lynsey — “From the linden tree; variant of lindsey: from the linden tree island; variant of lindsay: from the island of the lime tree. although in the past, lindsay was a common boys name, today it is used more often for girls”
- Ladbroc — “This English name describes someone who lives by the path located near a brook or small stream.”
Unisex · English · “From normandy, france; surname; derived from lacey which is a french noblemans surname brought to british isles after norman conquest; derived from lacey, a french noblemans surname”
Boy · English · “This English name describes someone who lives by the path located near a brook or small stream.”
Boy · English · “This male name of English origin means from the rush farm. It describes a settlement or enclosure where rushes or reeds grew.”
Boy · English · “An English male name known for its appearance as an old lord in the play All's Well That Ends Well.”
Boy · English · “This charming name evokes a peaceful life by a path and a brook, suggesting a serene and natural spirit.”
Boy · English · “An English male name meaning from the creek meadow. It refers to a person who lived near a grassy field by a small stream.”
Boy · English · “A masculine English name signifying someone from the creek meadow. This is a topographic name relating to water and pastureland.”
Unisex · English · “A unisex name of English origin that can mean a wave, a path, or one who comes from the long meadow.”
Unisex · English · “An English unisex name meaning to sing a lullaby or to soothe. It evokes a sense of calm, gentleness, and musical comfort.”
Unisex · English · “Used in English contexts, this name is a form of Lale, meaning to sing a lullaby or to soothe a child with song.”
Unisex · English · “Orchid, elegant”
Boy · English · “This English masculine name refers to someone who originates from the long hill slope, describing a specific geographical feature of the land.”
Boy · English · “A form of landon - meaning long hill or ridge”
Boy · English · “A form of landon - meaning long hill or ridge”
Boy · English · “An English name referring to one from the rough land or a grassy plain. It describes the physical characteristics of a landscape.”
Boy · English · “A form of landon - meaning long hill or ridge”
Boy · English · “From the name landry; from the grassy plain”
Boy · English · “This male name of English origin translates to from the long hill. It originated as a locational surname for someone living near a lengthy ridge.”
Boy · English · “An English surname and given name meaning one who lives near a long ford, indicating a crossing point at a river or stream.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning 'from the long meadow,' describing a person who lived near an expansive stretch of grassland.”
Boy · English · “An English residential name meaning a long meadow or field.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning the town of the giant, often associated with the famous American poet Langston Hughes.”
Boy · English · “This English name translates to the town of the giant, typically referring to a large or imposing settlement.”
Unisex · English · “A unisex English name used as a short form for names like Roland. It serves as a casual diminutive.”
Boy · English · “This English name is a masculine diminutive typically derived from Roland. It is frequently used as a friendly nickname.”
Boy · English · “A name from the Hopi language that means lance, referring to the traditional spear-like weapon.”
Boy · English · “This English name means 'from the long estate,' denoting a family or individual residing on a large, extended property.”
Boy · English · “Rooted in English history, this male name refers to a tribal custom or the specific traditions belonging to a community.”
Boy · English · “This name of Hopi origin, transcribed into English, means 'cedar bark.' It refers to the protective outer layer of the cedar tree.”
Boy · English · “Modern blend of the english names larry and darnell”
Unisex · English · “This English name describes a person associated with the well in the lowlands, referring to a water source located in a valley or plain.”
Boy · English · “This name combines the concepts of fire and wine. It likely stems from Irish roots meaning 'flaming wine' or 'fiery wine'.”
Boy · English · “An English name created as a rhyming variation of the Hebrew name Nathan, which means he gave.”
Boy · English · “An English occupational name for a male meaning 'interpreter.' It historically referred to someone who translated Latin into other languages.”
Boy · English · “Diminutive of lancelot, servant god-like; variant of lance: land (from old german) the short form of the name lancelot (which incidentally was derived originally from the name lance!) therefore, this name is the short form of its own diminutive”
Boy · English · “This English name describes someone who dwells near or comes from a grassy plain, reflecting a natural and open landscape.”
Boy · English · “Form of lauren. from the place of laurel trees”
Boy · English · “This masculine name refers to a person from a place characterized by laurel trees, rooted in the Latin 'Laurus'.”
Boy · English · “A variant referring to someone who resides near laurel trees, symbolizing honor and victory in ancient traditions.”
Boy · English · “Derived from the Latin word for the laurel tree, this name denotes a connection to a landscape of laurel groves.”
Unisex · English · “Crowned with laurels; a diminutive of laurence: from the place of the laurel leaves. famous bearer: laurie lee, author of cider with rosie (1959)”
Unisex · English · “Taking its name from the fragrant purple flowering plant, this English word name is often used for its floral and herbal associations.”
Boy · English · “An English name referring to a person who originates from the ford located at the hill.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning 'from the hill meadow,' combining elements that describe a field located on elevated ground.”
Boy · English · “An English name that translates to 'from the hill meadow,' signifying a pastoral origin on high terrain.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning from the hillside farm. It describes a family or individual who lived on or near a sloped agricultural settlement.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning 'from the meadow farm,' indicating an ancestral home located on fertile grazing land.”
Boy · English · “An English surname and given name meaning 'from the meadow farm,' often referring to a settlement in a clearing.”
Boy · English · “Leandrew, a form of Leander, means 'lionlike man.' It suggests a strong, courageous, and noble spirit.”
Boy · English · “A male name of English origin famously associated with the Shakespearian king. It is also related to a word for the sea or a meadow.”
Boy · English · “We are united as one ; in the bible , one of jacob”
Unisex · English · “A unisex name of English origin meaning a town by the meadow or a herb garden. It originally referred to a settlement where leeks were grown.”
Boy · English · “Like a lion; abbreviation of leonard; flute (hopi); diminutive of leonard: hardy lion or lion-bold. st leonard is the patron saint of prisoners. famous bearers: american composer/conductor leonard bernstein; italian renaissance artist/scientist leonardo da vinci (in italian form)”
Unisex · English · “A short form found in many languages, this name signifies someone who is illustrious or bright and often serves as a suffix in longer names.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning one who comes from the valley or dell of linden trees.”
Boy · English · “A variant of the English name Lendall, referring to a dell filled with linden trees.”
Boy · English · “This English name serves as a short form or abbreviation of Leonard, which means brave lion or lion-hearted.”
Boy · English · “An English diminutive variant of the name Leonard, it carries the traditional meaning of being as strong or brave as a lion.”
Unisex · English · “Abbreviation of leonard; a scottish district”
Boy · English · “Abbreviation of leonard; a scottish district; diminutive of leonard: hardy lion or lion-bold. st leonard is the patron saint of prisoners. famous bearers: american composer/conductor leonard bernstein; italian renaissance artist/scientist leonardo da vinci (in italian form)”
Boy · English · “Dear ruler. the husband of lady godiva in the 11th century”
Boy · English · “Derived from llewellyn, leader lion-like; variant of llewellyn: leader. lion-like”
Boy · English · “Much ado about nothing governor of messina”
Boy · English · “Pericles prince of tyre servant to dionyza”
Boy · English · “Derived from Germanic elements via English usage, this name represents a bold man or one of the daring ones in a group.”
Boy · English · “From town of leicester; diminutive of leslie: scottish surname and place name. from leslie”
Boy · English · “From the holly garden ; of the gray fortress”
Boy · English · “From the holly garden ; of the gray fortress”
Unisex · English · “From the holly garden ; of the gray fortress”
Unisex · English · “An English name meaning from the town of Leicester. It originally served as a geographic marker for someone from that specific Roman-founded city.”
Boy · English · “An English habitational name referring to someone who lived by a rush farm.”
Boy · English · “We are united as one ; in the bible , one of jacob”
Boy · English · “Famous warrior; diminutive of lewis: english variant of the franco-germanic name louis: famous warrior. in wales, sometimes lewis is used in place of llewellyn. famous bearer: 19th century writer lewis carroll; variant of llewellyn: leader. lion-like”
Boy · English · “A name of Welsh origin meaning a lion-like leader. It combines the concepts of bravery and authority.”
Unisex · English · “Derived from alexandra defender of mankind”
Unisex · English · “Derived from alexandra defender of mankind”
Unisex · English · “An English unisex variation meaning 'protector of mankind,' emphasizing a role as a guardian or defender.”
Boy · English · “This masculine name of English origin describes the distinct shape of an abalone shell.”
Boy · English · “Shaped like a shell; shaped like an abalone shell (miwok)”
Boy · English · “An English surname and name meaning from the hillside town. It denotes a person living in a settlement built on a slope.”
Unisex · English · “Blend of lily and ann; variant of lillian derived from the flower name lily. symbol of innocence; purity; beauty”
Unisex · English · “The flower lily is a symbol of innocence, purity and beauty”
Boy · English · “Resembling the flower ; one who is innocent and beautiful”
Boy · English · “Resembling the flower ; one who is innocent and beautiful”
Unisex · English · “Blend of lily: (the flower; innocence; purity; beauty) and elizabeth: (my god is bountiful;god of plenty.)”
Unisex · English · “This English name can refer to a waterfall or a family line. In different contexts, it also represents the linden tree.”
Boy · English · “Town by the lake”
Unisex · English · “Lind has a natural charm, meaning 'lives by the linden tree.' It also uniquely connects to the 'snake,' symbolizing wisdom and renewal.”
Unisex · English · “Lime tree; linden tree; pretty one; snake. lime tree; linden tree. can also be a diminutive of any name ending in -linda”
Boy · English · “Lindael is a distinguished name meaning 'lives by the linden tree valley.' It suggests a connection to nature and a peaceful, grounded spirit.”
Boy · English · “This English name indicates a person who lives by the linden tree, a species often associated with peace and justice in European folklore.”
Boy · English · “An English name that identifies someone from the linden tree dell, representing a small wooded valley.”
Boy · English · “Lindell is a serene name meaning 'lives by the linden tree valley.' It evokes a sense of calm, natural beauty, and a tranquil dwelling place.”
Boy · English · “An English name for males meaning from the linden tree meadow. It combines the linden tree with a word for a clearing or field.”
Boy · English · “A male name of English origin that describes someone dwelling near a linden tree meadow. It is a topographic surname-style name.”
Unisex · English · “Linden trees near the water; from the island of the lime tree. although in the past, lindsay was a common boys name, today it is used more often for girls”
Unisex · English · “Linden trees near the water; variant of lindsay: from the island of the lime tree. although in the past, lindsay was a common boys name, today it is used more often for girls”
Unisex · English · “Variation of linda, lime tree, linden tree, beautiful; diminutive of linda: snake. lime tree; linden tree. can also be a diminutive of any name ending in -linda; diminutive of linda: pretty”
Boy · English · “Of English origin, this name describes a shallow river crossing, or ford, located by linden trees.”
Boy · English · “This English name describes someone who comes from the flax field, a peaceful and natural setting.”
Boy · English · “An English name referring to a location in the flax field, often used for families living near such crops.”
Boy · English · “An English topographic name that refers to a person living near a flax enclosure or a town where lime trees grow.”
Boy · English · “This English variant of Linton refers to a flax enclosure, describing a settlement where the flax plant was cultivated.”
Boy · English · “A masculine English name referring to a forested area or dell consisting of linden trees.”
Unisex · English · “A form of lindsey”
Boy · English · “Lion means 'from the linden tree dell.' This gentle name connects your child to peaceful natural beauty and a serene, calming environment.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning from the hillside town. It is a topographic name for someone who resided in a town located on high ground.”
Boy · English · “Growl of a bear; growl of a bear (miwok)”
Boy · English · “This is a name of Welsh legendary origin, specifically identified as the son of Llassar Llaes Gyfnewid.”
Boy · English · “An English name tied to Welsh legend, specifically referring to a legendary son of Erw.”
Boy · English · “A name found in Welsh and English mythology, Llevelys is known as the legendary son of Beli Mawr and a wise king.”
Boy · English · “Gray; grey; grey. one with grey hair. in common use as both a surname and first name”
Boy · English · “An English name from Welsh tradition, known as the name of a legendary son of Caw.”
Boy · English · “Legendary son of kil coed one with gray hair”
Boy · English · “This name appears in English and Welsh tradition as the legendary son of Nwython, rooted in ancient Celtic mythology.”
Boy · English · “Llwyr is known as the legendary son of Llwyryon. This name brings a sense of ancient tales and a strong, storied heritage for your child.”
Boy · English · “An English name for a male that refers to one who lives by a stronghold or signifies a budding growth.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning from the enclosed wood. It refers to a forest or wooded area that has been fenced or protected.”
Boy · English · “Rain falls through the roof; rain falls through the roof (miwok)”
Boy · English · “This English and Scottish name is derived from a specific place name located within Scotland.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning flint or flint stone, representing durability and strength.”
Unisex · English · “An English name that may mean 'fortress of the moon,' though it is most famously known as the capital city of England.”
Unisex · English · “A unisex English name derived from Alona or Leona. It is often used as a diminutive for names ending in 'lon' or 'lonnie'.”
Boy · English · “This English masculine name is a localized form of the classic names Lorenzo and Lawrence.”
Boy · English · “This English variant of Lawrence denotes a person originating from a place where laurel trees grow.”
Unisex · English · “Crowned with laurel; variant of lorin: variant of laurence: from the place of laurel trees. famous bearer: conductor lorin maazel (born 1930)”
Boy · English · “An English name derived from the Latin Laurentius, meaning a resident of the land of laurel trees.”
Boy · English · “Modern usage from the place of the laurel trees”
Unisex · English · “The laurel tree or sweet bay tree symbolic of honor and victory. old name with many variants; feminine of lorenzo from lawrence meaning from laurentium”
Unisex · English · “Modern variant of lora and laurie referring to the laurel tree or sweet bay tree symbolic of honor and victory”
Boy · English · “An English occupational name for a saddle or harness maker. It comes from the Latin word 'lorem,' meaning a thong or strap.”
Unisex · English · “Crowned with laurel; variant of lawrence meaning from laurentium”
Boy · English · “Variant of lorne: forsaken. famous bearer: canadian actor lorne greene (1959-1971); variant of lorne: the name of an early scottish chieftain and a place name. famous bearer: canadian actor lorne green (1959-1971)”
Boy · English · “Crowned with laurel ; from the laurel tree”
Unisex · English · “Variation of lawrence meaning from laurentium”
Unisex · English · “A unisex English variant derived from the names Lorenzo and Lawrence, often meaning laurelled.”
Unisex · English · “Form of lawrence; famous warrior; famous warrior, from the old german chlodovech. eighteen kings of france have borne this name, and louis was used by the french royal family for hundreds of years. famous bearer: jazz musician louis armstrong (l900-1971)”
Boy · English · “An English name associated with Lord Lovel from the era of King Richard III. It originated as a nickname meaning 'little wolf'.”
Boy · English · “Derived from English roots, this name can mean a young wolf or someone who is dearly loved by their family.”
Boy · English · “This English name translates to 'dearly loved' or 'beloved,' and is also historically linked to the French word for a young wolf.”
Unisex · English · “This English name describes someone who is faithful and true. It is a virtue name that signifies steadfastness and devotion.”
Boy · English · “Welsh form of luke light; light, illumination form of luke”
Boy · English · “Joins; a famous roman poet, who lived around the first century. the meaning of the name is unknown”
Boy · English · “Fortune; fortunate. lucky is also used as a nickname for lucas and its variants”
Boy · English · “An English and Latin name appearing in literary works like Shakespeare's 'The Life of Timon of Athens'. It was originally a Roman family name.”
Unisex · English · “Variant of lucia: light; bringer of light; variant of lucia: graceful light. illumination”
Boy · English · “Of English origin, this name describes a 'mountain of the chief' or a hill belonging to a leader, often used as a topographic surname.”
Boy · English · “This English name serves as a variation of Luke, meaning light, and shares ties with the ancient Welsh and Celtic deity Lugh.”
Boy · English · “This English-associated name means a bringer of light or simply 'light,' often representing clarity and illumination.”
Unisex · English · “From london.”
Boy · English · “From the open dell; a surname often used as a given name”
Boy · English · “Lymoges refers to King John, Duke of Austria. It's a regal and historic name, suggesting a strong and noble presence for your little one.”
Unisex · English · “Waterfall; beautiful; variant of linda: pretty; variant of lynette: variant of eluned: idol. this form emerged in tennysons story of sir gareth and lynette, in one of his idylls of the king(1859); variant of linda: snake. lime tree; linden tree. can also be a diminutive of any name ending in -linda; diminutive of llewe”
Boy · English · “An English name for a dweller by the linden tree, a plant traditionally revered for its beauty and soft wood.”
Unisex · English · “Valley of lime trees”
Unisex · English · “A unisex English name meaning 'from the hill of linden trees.' It refers to someone living near these specific lime or linden trees.”
Unisex · English · “A form of lynelle”
Unisex · English · “A form of lyndon”
Unisex · English · “Camp near stream; a lake; a place of linden trees”
Unisex · English · “Lyndsie is a lovely name meaning 'a lake' or 'a place of linden trees.' It suggests natural beauty, tranquility, and a refreshing spirit.”
Unisex · English · “Variation of lindsey from the linden tree island; variant of ancient welsh given name eluned: from cilun meaning idol”
Boy · English · “This masculine English name signifies a river crossing located near a grove of linden trees.”
Unisex · English · “An English name that refers to a meadow located near a brook, bringing to mind a peaceful and natural waterside setting.”
Unisex · English · “Waterfall; variant of lynette: variant of eluned: idol. this form emerged in tennysons story of sir gareth and lynette, in one of his idylls of the king(1859)”
Unisex · English · “Beautiful waterfall; variant of linda: pretty; variant of linda: snake. lime tree; linden tree. can also be a diminutive of any name ending in -linda”
Unisex · English · “From the linden tree; variant of lindsey: from the linden tree island; variant of lindsay: from the island of the lime tree. although in the past, lindsay was a common boys name, today it is used more often for girls”
Unisex · English · “An English topographical name that describes a town located near a brook or water source.”
Boy · English · “A compound of the old english words for flame and wolf”
Boy · English · “Variant of lyulf: a compound of the old english words for flame and wolf”
Unisex · English · “An English unisex name serving as a short form for Elizabeth or Eliza. It shares the traditional roots of those classic names.”
Boy · English · “Lives near water.”
Boy · English · “Attendant.”
Boy · English · “Attendant.”
Boy · English · “Attendant.”
Boy · English · “Attendant.”
Boy · English · “Lives near water.”
Boy · English · “Small body of water”
Boy · English · “From the god Mars”
Boy · English · “Of the land.”
Boy · English · “Grassy plain.”
Unisex · English · “Rough land.”
Boy · English · “A Narrow road”
Unisex · English · “Tall one.”
Boy · English · “Tall man.”
Boy · English · “Long hill;ridge”
Boy · English · “One who takes the narrow path”
Boy · English · “Teaches.”
Boy · English · “Counsel.”
Unisex · English · “Songbird.”
Boy · English · “Laurel crowned”
Boy · English · “Barn.”
Boy · English · “One who laughs a lot”
Boy · English · “From the hill.”
Boy · English · “From the hill.”
Boy · English · “A familiar form of lawrence”
Boy · English · “Son of lawrence.”
Boy · English · “A form of lane”
Boy · English · “God has helped”
Boy · English · “Reward.”
Boy · English · “Baker.”
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