List of English Baby Names Meanings Starting with L

Lyndsay

Lyndsay is a popular first name in many English-speaking countries, particularly Scotland. It can be either a feminine or a masculine name. It is a variation of many other types of spellings of the name Lyndsay, including the more well-known spelling Lindsay, as well as "Linsey", "Lynsey" and "Lyndsy".

Meaning: Lincoln island Origin: English

Lyndsey

The name Lyndsey is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Lyndsey is: A lake; a place of linden trees.

Meaning: Lincoln island Origin: English

Lynelle

A Welsh baby name. In Welsh, the meaning of the name Lynelle is: Welsh given name Eluned: From 'cilun' meaning idol. The name is derived from Arthurian legend. In Arthurian legend, the meaning of the name Lynelle is that of a the person who accompanied Sir Gareth on a knightly quest.

Meaning: Pretty Origin: English

Lynette

(li-NET)

Arthurian Legend Meaning: The name Lynette is an Arthurian Legend baby name. In Arthurian Legend the meaning of the name Lynette is: Sister of Lyonors.Welsh given name. In Arthurian legend Lynette accompanied Sir Gareth on a knightly quest.

Meaning: A form of linette Origin: English

Lynn

(LIN)

From an English surname which was derived from Welsh llyn "lake". Before the start of the 20th century it was primarily used for boys, but it has since come to be more common for girls. In some cases it may be thought of as a short form of LINDA or names that end in lyn or line.

Meaning: Waterfall Origin: English

Lynne

The name Lynne is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Lynne is: Abbreviation of Lynnette who accompanied Sir Gareth on a knightly quest in Arthurian legend;Irish Gaelic word 'lann' meaning 'house; church.

Meaning: Waterfall, pool below a waterfall Origin: English

Lynsey

Origin of the name Lindsey: Taken from the old English surname Lindesie (from Lindsey), which is derived from a place-name composed of the Old English elements lind (the linden tree) and ey (wetland). Var: Lynsey.

Meaning: Lincoln island Origin: English

Linch

(LINCH)

One family of bearers of this name was of Norman origin, but became one of the most important tribes of Galway. English: topographic name for someone who lived on a slope or hillside, Old English hlinc, or perhaps a habitational name from Lynch in Dorset or Somerset or Linch in Sussex, all named with this word.

Meaning: From a bank or a slope Origin: English, Gaelic

Link

(LINK)

Link Name Meaning. German, Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a left-handed person, from Middle High German linc, Dutch linker, links, Yiddish link 'left (side)'.

Meaning: From a bank or a slope Origin: English, Germanic

Linwood

(LIN-wuwd)

Linwood Name Meaning. Scottish and English: habitational name from places in Scotland (near Glasgow), Lincolnshire, and Hampshire named Linwood, from Old English lind 'lime (tree)' + wudu 'wood'.

Meaning: River in the woods Origin: English