Dog Names Starting With L

Still need a name for your pup? Here's a list of dog names beginning with L.

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Lacapable
LabeebaWise and intelligent.
Lacertatype genus of the Lacertidae
LaceyA curious detective from the police show cagney and lacey
Lachina"Gift from God"
LachneShaggy; laughter
LacunaAn interval, gap, or pause.
LacyLacy
Ladkigirl
LadonnaThe Lady
Ladya woman of refinement
Lady RoverExplorer of adventure.
Ladybugsmall round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
LafayetteFrom The Land Of The Beech Tree
Lagunaa body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
LaikaSpace dog explorer.
LaireFuture
LakinFrom The Lake
LalaTulip
Lalasalove
Laliawell-spoken
Lambalong
LamontFrom The Mountain
LanaLight
LanceLand
Landa"Gift of God"
LandonFrom The Long Hill
LanePopular recliner brand.
Laptopa portable computer small enough to use in your lap
LaraCheerful
Larena"Protected by God"
LarkA playful excursion, frolic or adventure.
LashTo dash or fling violently.
LassieYoung Girl, Maiden
LatiaGift of God.
LatkaSlavic diminutive form.
Lattestrong espresso coffee with a topping of frothed steamed milk
LaurelLaurel
Laurettalittle laurel tree
LavenderA Purple Flowering Plant
LavinaWoman Of Rome
LaxRelaxed.
LaylaNight, Black
LayneDweller By The Road
LB (Lazy Bones)Lazy and indolent.
Leaflook through a book or other written material
LeahWeary
Lealloyal
LealaFaithful
LedaHappy
LeePlum
Leecha follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
LeelaSport, Play
LeelooGift of God/Love.
Legos(trademark) a child's plastic construction set for making mechanical models
LeiaFrom star wars.
LeifHeir
LeiraProtector of peace.
LeiselOath To God
LelandMeadowland
LeliaOf Unknown Meaning
LemonYellow, citrus fruit
Lempirathe basic unit of money in Honduras; equal to 100 centavos
LenaThe bright one
LennonDear One
LennoxFrom Levenach, Scotland
LeoThe nemean lion in Greek mythology
LeonaBrave as a lioness
LeonoraLight
LeoraLight
LesleyHolly garden
LeslieGarden of holly
LessieTaken from the English name 'Lassie.
LetiShort for Leticia; meaning happy.
Letiziahappiness
LetyLovely, gentle, kind.
Leviathanmonstrous sea creature symbolizing evil in the Old Testament
LexDefender of men in greek.
LexiDiminutive Form Of Alexander Or Alexis
LexusCreated Name
LexyDefending men
Liaweary
LianDainty and delicate
LiangBrilliant
LibbyGod Is My Oath
LiberaThe goddess of freedom, viticulture and fertility
LibertyFreedom
LibraThe Scales, Equality
Licoricedeep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots
Liebelove
LieblingFavorite
LieselGod is my oath
Lightningabrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
LilaLilac Tree
LilacBluish Purple Color Or Flower.
LilahLilac Tree
Lileas"Bright, shining beauty"
LiliBeautiful, graceful, lovely.
LilibethLovely, beautiful, joy.
LilleSmall, little
LillianLily
LillyLily Flower
Lilly BellBeautiful flower bell.
LillybelleBeautiful lily
LiloGenerous One
LiltA buoyant motion.
LilyLily Flower
LimaCapital city of Peru; to farm.
LinBeautiful jade
LincksAmericanized spelling of Dutch Linckx, a nickname meaning clumsy.
LincolnLake settlement, lake colony
LindaPretty One
LindenMade From Linwood Or Lime-wood
LindsayFrom The Lake Settlement Island
LinkRidge
LinneaFlower
LinuxThe leading operating system on servers.
LiptonTea brand company.
LisaLisa Simpson, the smart Simpson.
LisbetPure
Lisboncapital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic
LisetteGod Is My Oath
LitenSmall, little
LithiumThe lightest known metal.
LittleSmall Man
Little BearSmall, cuddly animal.
Liùsaidh"Light of God's grace"
LivelyFull Of Life, Energy
LizetteGod Is My Oath
LizzieDiminutive Of The Name Elizabeth
LoLovely and optimistic.
LoganLittle Hollow
LoisRefers to superman's lois lane
LokHappiness
LokiThe sneaky and trickster god in Norse mythology.
LolaSorrows
LolabelleCute, playful, doll-like.
LoliCute, playful girl.
LolitaSorrows
LollTo lay sprawled about.
LolliCandy-coated treat.
Lollipopice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick
LollipupCute candy dog.
LollypopCandy on a stick.
LoloFunny, loving, person.
LondonFrom The Great River
LonestarLonely Texas pride.
LooseTo hang loose.
LooseyTo hang loose.
Loredanalaurel grove
Loreleialluring
Loretolaurel wood
LorettaLaurel
LornaFox
LorraineFrom Lorraine, France
Lottilittle woman
LottieFree
LotusFrom homer's the oddysey
LouisaFamous Warrior
LouiseFamous Warrior
LoungeLazy manner.
LovebugAffectionate nickname for loved one.
LovieLoved One
LovisaFamous battle
LuanaGraceful battle maiden in German.
LuannaCheerful and happy
LucaPerson From Lucania, Italy
LuchtNickname from Middle Low German lucht meaning clumsy.
LuciaLight
Lucianalight
LucilleLight
LucindaLight
LucitaLight of the moon.
LuckyFortunate
Lucky CharmGood luck charm.
Lucreziawealthy
LucyLight
Lucy LouCute, loving, girl.
Lucy LuFunny, loving, lively.
Ludovicafamous warrior
LuellaCombination Of Lou And Ella
LuisaFamous Warrior
LulaFamous Warrior
LulabellBeautiful flower girl.
LulivDewy jasmine
LullInterval of inactivity.
LuluFamous Warrior
LumberTo walk or move clumsily or heavily.
LunaThe divine embodiment of the moon in greek mythology
LunestaSleep aid medication.
LupaA she-wolf in roman mythology
LupeFrom The River Of The Wolf
Lupinany plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers
Lupusa constellation in the southern hemisphere near Centaurus
LurzNickname for a clumsy person.
Lusha person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
LuvbugLovely bug creature.
Luxmanloyal
LuzLight
LycisceWolf; one of Actaeon's hounds
LydiaFrom lydia
Lyonettelittle lion
LyraLyre
LyricWords Of A Song
LyridMeteor shower phenomenon.

Dog Names Starting With L currently rank in 81st place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of October 2026, dog names starting with l are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Dog Names Starting With L?

These dog names starting with l range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Lacy is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Lobo.

Lazaro scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Lady.

How does interest compare across the United States for Dog Names Starting With L?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Dog Names Starting With L.

The states that love dog names starting with l the most are Oklahoma, Montana and Massachusetts.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Wyoming, Delaware and Arkansas.

Which countries have the most love for Dog Names Starting With L?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of dog names starting with l.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE dog names starting with l are Vanuatu, Somalia and St Vincent and Grenadines.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Indonesia.