When researching your family history on Ancestry, you may come across various nicknames that your ancestors went by. For instance, "Larry" is a common nickname for individuals named Lawrence, while "Liz" is a popular nickname for Elizabeth. Similarly, "Lee" is a common nickname for people with names like Leanne or Leonardo, and "Lou" for Louis or Louise. By understanding these nicknames, you can gain more insight into your ancestors" lives and the people they were close to.

On this page, we will explore the "L" nicknames and how they relate to family history research with Ancestry. From "Lenny" to "Lulu," we"ll delve into the origins and meanings behind these commonly used nicknames. Join us on this journey to uncover more about your family history and the people who have contributed to your story.

Female Names Starting with "L"

Lavina/Lavinia - Ina, Viney
Lenora - Nora, Lee
Leslie - Les
Letitia - Lettice, Lettie, Tish, Titia
Lilian - Lily
Lillian - Lil, Lilly, Lily, Lolly
Lillie - Lily
Lilly - Lily
Lizbeth - Liz
Lizzie - Liz
Loretta - Etta, Lorrie, Retta, Lou
Lorraine - Lorrie, Lorry, Raine, Rainey
Louise - Lou
Louise/Louisa - Eliza, Lois, Lou
Lucille - Lu, Cille, Lucy
Lucinda - Cindy, Lu, Lucy, Lou
Lucretia - Creasy, Lu, Lou
Luella - Ella, Lu, Lula
Lydia - Lidia, Lyddy

Male Names Starting with "L"

Lamont - Monty
Lawrence - Larry, Lorne, Lorry, Lon
Lemuel - Lem
Leonard - Leon, Len, Leo, Lenny
Leonardo - Leo
Leopold - Leo
LeRoy - Roy, Lee
Leslie - Les
Lester - Les
Levi - Lee
Lincoln - Link
Littleberry - Berry, Little, L.B.
Louis - Lou, Louie,
Lucas - Luke
Lucas/Ludwig - Luke
Luther - Luke
Lyndon - Lindy, Lynn

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