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Old-Fashioned Girl Names That Start With L

Old-fashioned L-starting girl names

Are you expecting a baby girl and looking for some naming inspiration? If you like old-fashioned baby names that start with the letter L, this is the list for you. Whether your ideal baby name is a short and sweet comeback name (Lena, Lottie, Lula) or a long and elaborate retro moniker (Leonora, Louella, Lorraine), you'll find plenty of ideas below. Happy naming!

  1. Lucille. A lovely blast-from-the-past.
  2. Lena. Although Lena still has a certain old-school charm to it, it's got rid of its "old lady" image and feels perfectly baby-appropriate in 2024.
  3. Leona. The epitome of "what's old is new again".
  4. Louise. A quaint L-name rooted in tradition.
  5. Lillie. Lily may be the most popular spelling today, but for those who love all things vintage, this old-school spelling might be more appealing.
  6. Linda. Linda was a chart-topper in the 1950s, but today, baby Lindas are nowhere to be found.
  7. Loretta. An old lady name—with potential!
  8. Luella. Shimmering with old-school charm, Luella hearkens to the early part of the 20th century.
  9. Louella. Another way to spell Luella.
  10. Lenora. A vintage stunner with the cute built-in nickname Nora.
  11. Lottie. A warm, sweet name with throwback charm to spare.
  12. Lettie. One of the many vintage names ending in -tie. Others include Hattie, Mattie and Lottie.
  13. Lorraine. This retro name calls to mind playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry, as well as the French region known for its quiche and macarons.
  14. Lula. A sweet and mellifluous moniker oozing vintage charm.
  15. Lois. A nice and short biblical beauty waiting for today's new parents to bring it back to prominence.
  16. Leora. Or go with the short version Leora.
  17. Lela. Or could this liting retro name be the neglected gem you're seeking?
  18. Lizzie. Today most often used as a nickname for names like Elizabeth and Annelise, Lizzie was also a common given name in the late 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century.
  19. Leonora. The kind old-fashioned moniker that we could easily see shifting from musty to modern.
  20. Lavinia. An old, underused name with a ton of literary cred. Lavinia might be a great option for those who are attracted to names like Ophelia and Olivia but find them too popular.
  21. Lulu. Popular in the 19th century, this cute (perhaps too cute) L name has yet to gain favor with today's parents.
  22. Lou. A pared-down version of Louise.
  23. Lorna. A mid-century sensation that few modern parents have had the courage to use.
  24. Lavina. A variation of Lavinia.
  25. Lelia. An all-but-lost L-name with a vintage vibe.
  26. Lynda. A variation of Linda.
  27. Lucile. Lucile is on the brink of extinction if parents don't start giving it to their babies again.
  28. Lennie. This L-name offers the perfect mix of edge and clunky and sweet, don't you think?
  29. Leola. The kind of old-fashioned appellation we could imagine reinventing itself as a fresh and cool baby name.
  30. Loraine. With a subtle French vibe and plenty of great nickname options, this vintage name should be a no-brainer. Yet, poor Loraine is struggling to find its footing in modern America.
  31. Lorene. Has Lorene been a "grandma name" long enough to feel fresh again? You decide.
  32. Lovie. Lovie might be cute on a small child, but it's not going to be helpful for a grown woman who wants to be taken seriously.
  33. Lauretta. A variation of Loretta.
  34. Luann. Luann was on-trend but not overused in the 1960s, so if you're after a rare mid-century name for your baby girl, Luann could be a contender.
  35. Lura. The days are numbered for Lura if parents don't start using it again. What a shame that would be!
  36. Leta. Terminally dated? Or worthy of a new lease of life? We're not sure.
  37. Leota. Yet another old-fashioned Leo- name, rarely heard in modern America.
  38. Lupe. A Hispanic vintage name at the peak of its popularity in the 1920s.
  39. Lynne. Boy has this mid-century hit fallen a long way from her glory days. But if you're looking for that element of surprise, a baby called Lynne would be sure to turn heads.
  40. Laverne. A fusty "L" name that, some would argue, will never regain its panache.
  41. Lavonne. Once moderately popular; today on no one's radar.
  42. Lessie. With two syllables and the sweet -ie suffix, Lessie has old-fashioned, diminutive appeal.
  43. Letha. This relic has been hiding in the attic for a while now, and we don't see it catching on anytime soon.
  44. Lorine. A lesser-known version of Lorene occasionally used in the 1920s and 30s.
  45. Luanne. All the mid-century charm of Luann, with an extra E at the end to make it feel more complete.