List of English Baby Names Meanings Starting with L

Leeland

Origin of the name Leland: Transferred use of the surname derived from the Old English elements lēah (wood, clearing, meadow) or læge (fallow) and land (land, area). The name was indicative of one who lived near a clearing or piece of fallow land. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.

Meaning: From the meadow land Origin: Old English

Leesa

Leesa is a particularly secretive and reserved woman who is surrounded by an air of mystery. An introverted individual, she is inclined to much soul searching and is sometimes bothered by worry and anxiety. Very often, she is fascinated by philosophy, spirituality and metaphysics.

Meaning: A form of leeza, lisa Origin: English

Leigh

(LEE)

The girl's name Leigh le(i)-gh, can also used as boy's name Lee (Old English), and the meaning of Leigh is "delicate; weary; meadow or pasture". Old English meaning "a meadow".

Meaning: A form of lee Origin: English

Leland

(LEE-lənd)

Origin of the name Leland: Transferred use of the surname derived from the Old English elements lēah (wood, clearing, meadow) or læge (fallow) and land (land, area). The name was indicative of one who lived near a clearing or piece of fallow land.

Meaning: Land lying fallow Origin: English

Lester

(LES-tər)

Lester is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname, first found in Cheshire, England. It originated from an original family living in Leicester, England and is derived from the concatenation of an Old English tribal name "Ligore" and the Old English word "ceaster" meaning "Roman Town or Walled City".

Meaning: From leicester Origin: English

Lew

Lew Name Meaning. Polish: from the personal name Lew 'lion', adopted as a translation of Leon (see Lyon 2). Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant spelling of Lev. English: topographic name for someone who lived by a hill or burial-mound, Old English hl?w, or a habitational name from Lew in Oxfordshire, named with this word.

Meaning: A short form of lewis Origin: English

Lexus

That title beat out entrants like Verone, Chaparel, Vectre, and Calibre. Two main theories still persist concerning the meaning of the Lexus name: it's an acronym for “luxury exports to the US” and it's a combination of “luxury” and “elegance.” However, according to Team One, the name never had a specific meaning.

Meaning: A brand of car Origin: English

Liisa

(LEE-sa)

Finnish Meaning: The name Liisa is a Finnish baby name. In Finnish the meaning of the name Liisa is: consecrated to God.

Meaning: My god is bountiful, God Origin: English

Lilla

The name Lilla is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Lilla is: or Elizabeth, from Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Also a diminutive of Bethia (daughter or worshipper of God), and of Bethany, a New Testament village near Jerusalem.

Meaning: Born at night, resembling a lily Origin: English

Lillie

The name Lillie is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Lillie is: The flower lily is a symbol of innocence; purity and beauty.

Meaning: Lily Origin: English