Names beginning with L are both popular and timeless in Sweden. Many parents appreciate L names for their soft sound and ease of pronunciation and spelling. Here's a long and useful list of girls' names, boys' names and unisex L names, as well as a brief look at current trends.
Maiden name in L
Girls' names starting with L range from classic Swedish favourites to more modern alternatives used in Sweden. Here's a longer list for inspiration:
| Name |
|---|
| Linnea |
| Linnea |
| Linn |
| Lina |
| Lisa |
| Lovisa |
| Louise |
| Lilly |
| Lily |
| Livia |
| Life |
| Luna |
| Leia |
| Leah |
| Leona |
| Leya |
| Lana |
| Lara |
| Loreen |
| Lou |
| Louisa |
| St Lucia |
| Lucille |
| Luna-Li |
| Lova |
| Lotta |
| Loretta |
| Lorena |
| Larissa |
| Lydia |
| Liselotte |
| Louella |
| Louella-Mae |
| Lianna |
| Liona |
| Liora |
| Lyra |
| Happiness |
| Lynnea |
| Linnaeus |
| Linnia |
| Linnis |
| Lill |
| Lilian |
| Linnaeus-Maria |
| Linnéa-Sofie |
| Linnea-May |
Popular choices right now are Linnea, Lilly, Livia, Luna and Leona. Short forms such as Life and Lou is appreciated for its simplicity.
Boy's name in L
Boys' names starting with L include many Swedish classics and several modern alternatives. Here's a long list to choose from:
| Name |
|---|
| Mr Lars |
| Leif |
| Mr Lennart |
| Linus |
| St Louis |
| St Louis |
| Mr Luke |
| Lucas |
| Loki |
| Liam |
| Leo |
| Leon |
| Mr Leonard |
| Leandro |
| Louie |
| St Louis |
| Lucian |
| Mr Lucien |
| Mr Lorenzo |
| Larry |
| Laban |
| Lancelot |
| Logan |
| Lorraine |
| Liron |
| Lenny |
| Leighton |
| Lars-Erik |
| Mr Lars-Olof |
| Lars-Göran |
| Lasse |
| Laurits |
| St Laurence |
| Liam Noel |
| Leo-Matthew |
| Leopold |
| Lazar |
| Lars-Åke |
| Loki Marcus |
| Mr Lars-Henrik |
| Leif-Arne |
| Leif-Erik |
| Lev |
| Lenni |
| Levi |
| Lewi |
Common choices are Leo, Liam, Lucas, St Louis and Loki. Many people also like double names like Lars-Erik and Mr Lars-Olof.
Unisex name in L
There are several unisex names starting with L. They work for both girls and boys and are easy to combine with Swedish surnames:
- Lou
- Lumi
- Lex
- Mr Luca
- Lee
- Lane
- Logan
Trends for L-names
L-names are highly popular in Sweden. Short names are trending, for example Leo, Life and Lou. At the same time, classics like Mr Lars, Lovisa, Louise and Linnea its strong position. International names like Luna, Mr Luca and Logan is growing in use, providing great variety for those who want a modern yet easy-to-name alternative.
Related letters
Children's names beginning with K
Children's names starting with M
Frequently asked questions about L baby names
What short girl names in L are popular right now
Life, Lou, Linn and Lily are short and popular. They are easy to spell and work well internationally.
What unusual Swedish boy names with an L might be suitable if I want to avoid top names
Laban, Laurits, Lev and St Laurence are less common options that still feel Nordic or European.
Which L double-barrelled names are used in Sweden
Examples are Lars-Erik, Mr Lars-Olof, Lars-Göran, Luna-Li and Leo-Matthew. Double names can create balance against the surname and give a classic feel.
What is the correct spelling of Linnéa and what variants are there
Linnea with an accent and Linnea without an accent are both common in Sweden. Short forms are Linn and Lina. Choose spelling that feels natural in everyday life and in the family.
Are there unisex names for L that work in Sweden
Yes, Lou, Lumi, Mr Luca, Lex and Lee are used for both girls and boys. They are short and easy to combine as first names or middle names.
