French Boy Names Starting With L
47 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a French boy's name that starts with L? Here are 47 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. French names are known for their elegant sound and are loved around the world.
Top picks
- Laurent — “From Laurentum”
- Lamar — “A name of French origin that translates to 'of the sea' or 'famous land,' often associated with coastal or prominent territories.”
- Lamarr — “This French-derived name signifies either a connection to the sea or a person from a famous land, serving as a variant of the name Lamar.”
- Launcelot — “Servant; variant of lancelot: servant. god-like”
- Lauren — “Crowned with laurel; feminine form of lorin: variant of laurence: from the place of laurel trees”
- Laurence — “Laurel-crowned; from the place of laurel trees”
- Leandre — “A French form of the name Leander, meaning lion-man. It combines the Greek elements for lion and man.”
- Leonard — “A French name meaning lion-bold or brave as a lion. It combines the Germanic elements for lion and hardy or strong.”
- Lionel — “Lion cub; young lion. diminutive of leon. one of the knights of king arthurs round table. famous bearers: american actor lionel barrymore (1878-1954) and british actor lionel jeffries (born 1926)”
- Lothair — “A French name meaning a fighter who is famous in battle, often associated with early European royalty.”
Unisex · French · “From the name larissa; derived from lacey which is a french noblemans surname brought to british isles after norman conquest”
Boy · French · “A name of French origin that translates to 'of the sea' or 'famous land,' often associated with coastal or prominent territories.”
Boy · French · “This French-derived name signifies either a connection to the sea or a person from a famous land, serving as a variant of the name Lamar.”
Boy · French · “Attendant; servant. god-like. also a diminutive of lance. in arthurian legend, sir lancelot was king arthurs close friend and a knight of the round table. a central theme in arthurian legend is the adulterous love between lancelot and queen guinevere”
Unisex · French · “A name of French origin that refers to a town situated on a hillside, describing the topography of a specific settlement.”
Boy · French · “Servant; variant of lancelot: servant. god-like”
Unisex · French · “Crowned with laurel; feminine form of lorin: variant of laurence: from the place of laurel trees”
Boy · French · “Laurel-crowned; from the place of laurel trees”
Boy · French · “From Laurentum”
Unisex · French · “Like the spring; the goddess of thieves in ancient italian lore”
Boy · French · “A French form of the name Leander, meaning lion-man. It combines the Greek elements for lion and man.”
Boy · French · “A French name meaning lion-bold or brave as a lion. It combines the Germanic elements for lion and hardy or strong.”
Unisex · French · “Shining light; shining light. variant of eleanor”
Boy · French · “This French surname translates to the red-haired one, often used to describe someone with ginger hair.”
Boy · French · “Lion cub; young lion. diminutive of leon. one of the knights of king arthurs round table. famous bearers: american actor lionel barrymore (1878-1954) and british actor lionel jeffries (born 1926)”
Boy · French · “Of the island.”
Boy · French · “Loring is a strong and memorable name, meaning 'famous in war' or 'famous in battle.' It suggests a person destined for renown and strength.”
Boy · French · “A French name meaning a fighter who is famous in battle, often associated with early European royalty.”
Boy · French · “Variant of louis: famous warrior, from the old german chlodovech; an english variation of louis”
Unisex · French · “This unisex name of French origin translates to 'Monday' or refers to a person from the 'island grove'.”
Boy · French · “From the island; the island or from the island. from old french lisle”
Unisex · French · “Lyric is a wonderfully melodic name, meaning 'of the lyre' or 'song.' It suggests a poetic soul, with a gift for expression and music.”
Boy · French · “Servant.”
Unisex · French · “Tears of love.”
Unisex · French · “The street.”
Boy · French · “The hall.”
Unisex · French · “Woodland.”
Unisex · French · “Faithful.”
Boy · French · “The king.”
Boy · French · “Delegate.”
Boy · French · “Lion.”
Boy · French · “Lion.”
Boy · French · “Lion.”
Unisex · French · “Lion.”
Boy · French · “The king.”
Boy · French · “The circle.”
Boy · French · “The king.”
Boy · French · “Young rabbit.”
Boy · French · “Young hare.”
Boy · French · “Young lion.”
Boy · French · “Young lion.”
Boy · French · “Young lion.”
Unisex · French · “Famous warrior.”
Boy · French · “Little wolf.”
Boy · French · “Little wolf.”
Boy · French · “Bright, light.”
Unisex · French · “Light.”
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