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Áine is the goddess of love and fertility, according to Irish legend. This feminine name means radiance or brilliance. Caomhán is a masculine name, meaning ‘beloved in Irish.’ It is the name of an early Irish saint.

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Órfhlaith, Orla, Orlagh, and Órlait are some of the Irish names commonly associated with gold.

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Aingeal is the Irish cognate of Angela, derived from the Greek Angelos, meaning ‘the divine heavenly messenger.’

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Suibhne is derived from the Old Irish Suibne, meaning ‘joy,’ ‘pleasure,’ and ‘happiness.’ The name was a notable title borne by many famous Irish personalities in their early history.

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59 Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With L

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Lucas	Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Lachlan	Boy	Land of the lakes; Warlike
Lian	Girl	Church; Lotus; Graceful willow tree
Leelan	Unisex	Hostage
Lennyn	Unisex	Lover; Dear one
Lavell	Unisex	Valley; Fond of movement
Lochlann	Boy	Viking, Scandinavian; Land of the lakes
Lerin	Boy	A song that belongs to me; From the place of the sloe bushes
Leeam	Boy	A strong-willed warrior
Lean	Boy	Torch, Corposcant

Locklyn	Girl	Land of the lakes; Viking; Scandinavian
Lorcan	Boy	A fierce little one
Loch	Boy	Lake; Hollow; Valley; Hole
Leani	Unisex	To incline; Soft; Laziness; To continue; Royal child; Heavenly garland of flowers
Linzy	Girl	A generous and humble individual
Lochlyn	Boy	Land of the lakes; Viking; Scandinavian
Lonan	Boy	Little blackbird; Cloud
Lochland	Boy	A land of lakes or fjords; Viking; Scandinavian
Leasha	Girl	Noble; Light
Lachlann	Boy	Land of lakes; Viking; Scandinavian

Lir	Boy	The sea
Laughlin	Boy	Dweller of Fjord-LAnd; Descendant of Lochlann
Lenon	Boy	Lover
Lochlainn	Unisex	Viking, Scandinavian; Land of the lakes
Lashae	Girl	Courteous; Majestic
Liham	Unisex	Will helmet
Lile	Girl	Lily; Purity, Svan God Lile; Cheerful; My God is Yahweh; My God is an oath; Charadriidae
Lu	Girl	Light; Dark; Oath; Land; Deer; Reed; Musical note
Lydon	Boy	One from the linden tree hill; Descendant of Loideán
Laven	Boy	Fragrance; Refreshing

Leiann	Girl	A woman of beauty; Derived from Helen
Leshae	Unisex	Full of majesty; Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned
Lyndsee	Girl	A settlement near the lake
Lavelle	Girl	Descendant of Maolfábhail; Valley
Liadan	Girl	Grey
Ladawn	Unisex	The dawn; Lady; Ruler of the world
Lochlan	Boy	From the land of lakes; Vikings; Scandinavian
Lehan	Boy	Descendant of Ó Liatháin; Gray
Lakyle	Boy	Half wood
Lalor	Boy	A Pariah; Leper

Land	Boy	Ground; Soil; Open land; Famous land
Laoise	Girl	Famous warrior; Light; Oath
Leary	Boy	Calf herder
Leerie	Boy	The one who keeps cattle
Lennan	Boy	Lover; Descendant of Leannan
Lennon	Unisex	Cloak; Lover
Liath	Girl	You are mine; Grey-haired; One who lived or worked in a barn
Liir	Boy	A strong-willed and resolute protector
Linch	Boy	Seaman; A man who travels the seas
Loman	Unisex	Little bare one; Meadow; Clearing

Lugh	Boy	Light; Brightness; Oath
Lynch	Boy	Descendant of Loingseach; Mariner
Lyndsei	Girl	A colony by the lake
Lauchlan	Unisex	Viking; Scandinavian; Land of lakes
Laoghaire	Unisex	Shepherd; Calf herder
Looney	Unisex	Descendant of Luanach
Landrum	Girl	Strong and fierce
Lerona	Unisex	Feminine variant of Leron; Song for me
Lugaid	Boy	Honour; Better

Infographic: Beautiful Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With L

Your baby's name is a timeless expression of your love and aspirations for their future. It is a gift that will stay with them forever and remind them of their individuality. Understanding this, our infographic below brings you some adorable Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With L that are distinct yet versatile. Explore them to find a beautiful name that best suits your preferences. Share this infographic with other soon-to-be moms and dads to help them choose an adorable title for their children.

Irish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With L(infographic)

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