Children's names beginning with L

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.

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This blog post is written by

Family coordinator Matilda

Matilda is one of our nanny coordinators at Hey Kiddo. She makes sure that your child is in safe hands. She also has a broad knowledge of childcare and a passion for writing and creativity. That's why she regularly produces tips and other useful information on childcare.

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