What customs and traditions are associated with English baby names?

English naming customs typically involve three elements - a given name, a middle name (s), and a family name. The British follow a patrilineal naming system where the child inherits their fathers family name. However, following the patrilineal naming system is not mandatory. Instead, parents have the freedom to choose their childs last name. Some parents could also give their child the mothers last name. In contrast, others may provide both mother and father surnames in a hyphenated form, reflecting the flexibility in English naming traditions and customs.

How do English baby names reflect a person's heritage?

English naming conventions are diverse, encompassing people from different religions, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. Many parents may opt for names that mirror their ethnic and cultural connections. For example, parents of Irish heritage may choose titles like Liam. On the other hand, those of Greek origin might opt for names like Sophia or Alexander. Parents may also pick names that reflect their regional heritage. For example, Devon and Kent are names inspired by specific regions or places within England. Furthermore, many families pass down names from one generation to another or choose monikers inspired by literary and historical figures.

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841 English Baby Names Meaning, Starting With L

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Lincoln	Boy	Pool or lake colony
Leah	Girl	Weary; Tired
Landon	Boy	Long hill
Louis	Boy	Famous warrior
Lilith	Girl	Person of the night
Lane	Boy	Narrow lane; Path; Meadow
Lena	Girl	Torch; Bright shining light
Lana	Girl	Small rock; Afloat
Lexi	Girl	Defender; Helper
Landen	Boy	From the long hill

Layton	Boy	A place with a grand herb garden
Layne	Boy	Narrow lane; Country road
Louise	Girl	Famous warrior
Laney	Girl	Brilliant; Bright; Torch
Lionel	Boy	Young lion
Lina	Girl	Tender; Palm tree; Flax; United; Absorbed; Pretty; Elegant; Sunlight; Cascade falls
Lliv	Girl	Life; Protection; Shelter; Olive
Louisa	Girl	Famous warrior
Landyn	Boy	Long hill
Louie	Boy	Famous warrior

Langston	Boy	Long stone
Livia	Girl	Envious; Blue; To envy; Olive
Lillie	Girl	Lily; Pledged to God
Lance	Boy	Weapon; Land
Linda	Girl	Beautiful; Soft; Flexible; Linden tree; to wait
Larry	Boy	From Laurentum
Lindsey	Girl	Island of linden trees; Lincoln's Island; Lake colony
Lilianna	Girl	Lily; Purity; Innocence
Lexie	Girl	Defender of men
Leanna	Girl	Light; To twine around; Beautiful woman

Lyanna	Girl	God has answered or Girl who has a pretty face
Lyle	Boy	One from the island
Lilia	Girl	Lily; Purity
Lisa	Girl	My God is an oath
Lenora	Girl	Light
Lottie	Girl	Free person; Little; Womanly
Lizbeth	Girl	My God is an oath
Londynn	Unisex	Modern; Vibrant; City-inspired
Lillianna	Girl	Combination of Lily and Anne
Link	Boy	Lake colony; Name of an English city

Leeland	Boy	From old English words wood and land; Indicative of someone who lives near a clearing
Lucius	Boy	Light
Lorraine	Girl	Kingdom of Lothar; Famous army
Lorena	Girl	From Laurentum; Laurel
Lavender	Girl	A flower with purple leaves; A color of the lavender flower
Luther	Boy	Army of the people
Linkin	Boy	Lake colony; Name of an English city
Lotus	Girl	Lotus flower
Liya	Girl	Weary; Cow; I am with God
Liza	Girl	My God is an oath

Lenny	Boy	Short for Leonard; Brave like a lion
Lloyd	Boy	Gray
Lester	Boy	From a legion camp
Lyndon	Boy	A famous bearer; Surname
Linden	Boy	Linden tree; Lime
Lakyn	Girl	She who comes from the lake or a body of water
Leopold	Boy	Brave and bold people; Lion
Liyana	Girl	It is raining; Soft; Delicate; Flax; Beautiful; Elegant; Graceful
Lonnie	Boy	Noble; Ready for battle
Lizeth	Girl	My God is an oath

Leora	Girl	I have light; Light unto me; My light; Light is mine
Lake	Boy	An enclosed inland water body
Liz	Girl	My God is an oath
Leyton	Boy	A town with a leek garden
Lathan	Boy	Barn; From the farmstead
Lakelynn	Unisex	Beautiful lake
Litzy	Girl	Nobility; God is my oath; Joy
Lanie	Girl	Roadway; Path from the meadow; Bright
Laikyn	Unisex	Variant of Laken; Lake
Love	Girl	Affection; Famous warrior

Laine	Boy	From the long meadow
Lamont	Boy	Man of law; Lawyer; Upstream
Lucky	Boy	Fortunate; Successful
Louella	Girl	Famous warrior
Luci	Girl	Light; Illumination
Lizzie	Girl	My God is an oath
Loyal	Boy	Faithful; Devoted
Lars	Boy	From Laurentum; Crowned with laurel
Lillyanna	Girl	Pure; Gracious; Lily flower
Liyah	Girl	Weary; Cow; I am with God; Lofty; Sublime

Linley	Girl	Flax meadow; Linden or lime tree clearing
Lillyann	Girl	Gracious lily
Leanne	Girl	Compound of words wood and grace
Laina	Girl	Path; Lane
Lynette	Girl	Idol
Lyrik	Unisex	Lyric; Songlike
Lynn	Girl	Lake; Waterfall
Layken	Unisex	Unique; Modern; Creative
Lawton	Boy	Who lives on the farm located on the side of the hill
Lou	Boy	Famous warrior

Lynnlee	Unisex	Strong and graceful
Locke	Boy	Lake; Pond; Fortified place
Lulu	Girl	Pearl; Precious; Peaceful
Lowell	Boy	Little wolf
Landree	Girl	Land ruler; He who rules the lands
Lindy	Girl	Tender; Soft; Flexible; Beautiful
Livie	Girl	Olive tree; Envious; Blue
Laynee	Unisex	Graceful; Joyful; Unique
Lillee	Unisex	Diminutive form of the name Lily
Lovelyn	Girl	Love

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