Written by Roger R. Henderson
L names for mares – this is one of my absolute favorite letters! There’s something about L names that feels lyrical and lovely. They just roll off the tongue beautifully. You can go romantic with Luna or Lilac, strong with Lightning or Legend, or sweet with Lily or Lacey. The letter L has this soft, flowing quality that’s perfect for female horses.
I know you’re probably deep into the naming struggle right now. You’ve got this gorgeous mare, and you want a name that captures her essence – whether she’s a fiery competitor, a gentle soul, or that perfect mix of sass and sweetness. You want something that sounds good when you call it across the barn and doesn’t make you cringe when you write it on entry forms.
That’s exactly why I’ve put together this collection of 200 female horse names starting with L, each with its meaning included. No filler, just solid options that might be “the one” for your girl. Let’s dive in!
Classic and Traditional L Names
1. Laura – Laurel tree. Timeless elegance.
2. Lily – Flower. Pure beauty.
3. Lucy – Light. Illuminating charm.
4. Lydia – From Lydia. Biblical grace.
5. Louise – Famous warrior. French classic.
6. Loretta – Laurel. Vintage beauty.
7. Lillian – Lily flower. Victorian charm.
8. Linda – Pretty or tender. Retro favorite.
9. Lois – Better or superior. Classic simplicity.
10. Lucille – Light. Old Hollywood glamour.
Powerful and Strong L Names
11. Lightning – Electric bolt. Striking power.
12. Legend – Famous story. Mythic greatness.
13. Liberty – Freedom. Independent spirit.
14. Lioness – Female lion. Fierce hunter.
15. Laser – Focused beam. Precision power.
16. Lancer – Spear warrior. Combat ready.
17. Legacy – Inheritance. Lasting impact.
18. Lynx – Wild cat. Sharp-eyed predator.
19. Lycan – Werewolf. Transformation power.
20. Lava – Molten rock. Volcanic force.
Nature-Inspired L Names
21. Luna – Moon. Celestial beauty.
22. Lily – Flower. Garden grace.
23. Lavender – Purple flower. Aromatic herb.
24. Lotus – Sacred flower. Water bloom.
25. Leaf – Tree part. Natural element.
26. Lake – Water body. Peaceful surface.
27. Lark – Songbird. Morning singer.
28. Lilac – Purple flower. Spring fragrance.
29. Laurel – Bay tree. Victory crown.
30. Linden – Tree species. Sweet blossom.
Elegant and Sophisticated L Names
31. Lucia – Light. Italian sophistication.
32. Lorraine – From Lorraine. French nobility.
33. Lavinia – Purity. Roman elegance.
34. Leonora – Light. Operatic beauty.
35. Lisette – French Elizabeth. Delicate charm.
36. Lucinda – Light. Poetic grace.
37. Luciana – Light. Latin elegance.
38. Leona – Lion. Regal strength.
39. Louisa – Famous warrior. Literary grace.
40. Liesl – German Elizabeth. Sound of Music.
Mythological and Legendary L Names
41. Luna – Roman moon goddess. Night light.
42. Leda – Greek mother of Helen. Swan seduction.
43. Lakshmi – Hindu prosperity goddess. Wealth bringer.
44. Lilith – Night demon. First woman myth.
45. Lugh – Celtic sun god. Skilled deity.
46. Lamia – Greek monster. Child eater.
47. Laverna – Roman thief goddess. Underworld deity.
48. Leucothea – Sea goddess. White goddess.
49. Libertas – Roman freedom. Liberty personified.
50. Lyssa – Greek rage spirit. Madness personified.
Western and Cowboy L Names
51. Laredo – Texas border city. Western town.
52. Lasso – Rope tool. Cowboy essential.
53. Lawman – Peace officer. Justice keeper.
54. Liberty – Freedom. Pioneer spirit.
55. Lincoln – Famous president. Western figure.
56. Longhorn – Texas cattle. Western breed.
57. Lariat – Throwing rope. Rodeo tool.
58. Lexington – Kentucky city. Horse capital.
59. Lakota – Native tribe. Plains people.
60. Legend – Famous story. Western mythos.
Color-Inspired L Names
61. Lavender – Purple blue. Soft floral.
62. Lemon – Yellow citrus. Bright cheerful.
63. Lilac – Light purple. Spring shade.
64. Latte – Coffee brown. Creamy tan.
65. Lapis – Deep blue stone. Azure gem.
66. Lime – Green citrus. Bright green.
67. Licorice – Black candy. Dark sweet.
68. Linen – Natural beige. Fabric color.
69. Luminous – Glowing light. Radiant shine.
70. Lunar – Moon white. Pale glow.
Geographic L Names
71. London – English capital. Thames city.
72. Louisiana – Southern state. Bayou country.
73. Lisbon – Portuguese capital. Coastal beauty.
74. Lima – Peruvian capital. South American.
75. Lyon – French city. Culinary capital.
76. Lebanon – Middle Eastern nation. Cedar country.
77. Luxembourg – European nation. Small duchy.
78. Latvia – Baltic state. Northern European.
79. Libya – North African nation. Desert land.
80. Lombardy – Italian region. Milan area.
Literary and Pop Culture L Names
81. Leia – Star Wars princess. Rebel leader.
82. Luna – Harry Potter character. Lovegood dreamer.
83. Lara Croft – Tomb Raider. Adventure heroine.
84. Lucy Pevensie – Narnia queen. Youngest child.
85. Lyanna – Game of Thrones. Stark beauty.
86. Lolita – Nabokov novel. Controversial character.
87. Lady – Lady and the Tramp. Cocker spaniel.
88. Lilo – Lilo and Stitch. Hawaiian girl.
89. Lumiere – Beauty and Beast. Candelabra.
90. Laverne – Laverne and Shirley. Comedy duo.
Musical L Names
91. Largo – Slow tempo. Broad pace.
92. Legato – Smooth connected. Flowing notes.
93. Lyric – Song words. Poetic expression.
94. Lullaby – Sleep song. Soothing melody.
95. Lento – Slow. Relaxed tempo.
96. Libretto – Opera text. Song words.
97. Lute – String instrument. Medieval music.
98. Larghetto – Somewhat slow. Musical term.
99. Leitmotif – Recurring theme. Musical signature.
100. Lyre – Ancient harp. Greek instrument.
Personality-Based L Names
101. Lively – Energetic. Full of life.
102. Loyal – Faithful. Devoted heart.
103. Lovely – Beautiful. Charming nature.
104. Lucky – Fortunate. Good fortune.
105. Ladylike – Refined. Proper manners.
106. Lighthearted – Cheerful. Carefree spirit.
107. Lovable – Endearing. Easy to love.
108. Luminous – Glowing. Bright personality.
109. Laid-back – Relaxed. Easy going.
110. Limitless – Boundless. No restrictions.
Food and Drink L Names
111. Latte – Coffee drink. Milk coffee.
112. Lemon – Citrus fruit. Sour yellow.
113. Licorice – Black candy. Anise flavor.
114. Lime – Green citrus. Tart fruit.
115. Lollipop – Stick candy. Sweet treat.
116. Linguine – Flat pasta. Italian noodle.
117. Lychee – Asian fruit. Sweet exotic.
118. Ladyfinger – Cookie. Tiramisu base.
119. Limoncello – Italian liqueur. Lemon spirit.
120. Lotus Root – Asian vegetable. Crisp texture.
Historical L Names
121. Lady Godiva – Naked rider. Tax protester.
122. Lucy Stone – Suffragist. Women’s rights.
123. Lucrezia Borgia – Italian noblewoman. Renaissance figure.
124. Lise Meitner – Physicist. Nuclear fission.
125. Louisa May Alcott – Author. Little Women writer.
126. Laura Ingalls – Pioneer. Little House author.
127. Loretta Lynn – Country singer. Coal miner’s daughter.
128. Lucille Ball – Comedian. I Love Lucy.
129. Lena Horne – Singer actress. Civil rights.
130. Lee Miller – Photographer. War correspondent.
Modern and Trendy L Names
131. Luna – Moon. Rising star.
132. Layla – Night beauty. Arabic trendy.
133. Lily – Flower. Consistently popular.
134. Lydia – Revival name. Classic comeback.
135. Lyla – Night. Modern variant.
136. London – City name. Geographic trend.
137. Lennon – John’s surname. Musical tribute.
138. Leia – Star Wars. Sci-fi cool.
139. Legacy – Virtue name. Modern concept.
140. Luxe – Luxury. Upscale trend.
Astronomy and Space L Names
141. Luna – Earth’s moon. Natural satellite.
142. Lyra – Harp constellation. Northern sky.
143. Leo – Lion constellation. Zodiac sign.
144. Libra – Scales constellation. September-October.
145. Light-year – Distance measure. Space unit.
146. Luminosity – Brightness measure. Star quality.
147. Lunar – Moon related. Satellite term.
148. Leda – Jupiter moon. Trojan orbit.
149. Lakshmi – Asteroid name. Space rock.
150. Luyten – Star system. Nearby sun.
Strong Virtue L Names
151. Love – Deep affection. Universal bond.
152. Loyalty – Faithfulness. Devoted nature.
153. Liberty – Freedom. Independence.
154. Legacy – Lasting impact. Heritage left.
155. Light – Illumination. Guiding force.
156. Life – Existence. Vital energy.
157. Laughter – Joy sound. Happy expression.
158. Luck – Good fortune. Serendipity.
159. Leadership – Guidance. Taking charge.
160. Luminescence – Soft glow. Inner light.
Creative and Unique L Names
161. Labyrinth – Complex maze. Intricate path.
162. Lacewing – Delicate insect. Gossamer wings.
163. Lagoon – Shallow water. Coastal pool.
164. Lagniappe – Bonus gift. Louisiana extra.
165. Laminate – Layered material. Smooth surface.
166. Lantern – Light holder. Glowing guide.
167. Lapis Lazuli – Blue stone. Sacred gem.
168. Larkspur – Tall flower. Delphinium bloom.
169. Latticework – Crossed pattern. Decorative grid.
170. Lexicon – Dictionary. Word collection.
Short and Simple L Names
171. Lea – Meadow. Three-letter nature.
172. Lee – Sheltered side. Simple strong.
173. Liv – Life. Scandinavian short.
174. Lou – Famous warrior. Classic brief.
175. Lia – Weary. Italian simple.
176. Luz – Light. Spanish short.
177. Lex – Defender. Modern brief.
178. Lux – Light. Latin elegant.
179. Lyn – Lake. Simple nature.
180. Lei – Garland. Hawaiian short.
Final Luminous L Names
181. Labyrinthine – Maze-like. Complex beauty.
182. Ladybird – Beneficial beetle. Garden helper.
183. Lambency – Soft glow. Gentle light.
184. Laminar – Smooth flow. Layered pattern.
185. Lanai – Hawaiian porch. Island terrace.
186. Landslide – Earth movement. Powerful shift.
187. Lantana – Tropical flower. Colorful bloom.
188. Lapidary – Stone cutter. Gem worker.
189. Latitude – Angular distance. Geographic measure.
190. Laureate – Award winner. Honored poet.
191. Lavish – Abundant luxury. Generous excess.
192. Layaway – Payment plan. Saving method.
193. Lazurite – Blue mineral. Lapis component.
194. Leaflet – Small leaf. Information sheet.
195. Leapfrog – Jumping game. Playful move.
196. Leatherette – Synthetic leather. Smooth material.
197. Lectern – Reading stand. Speaker’s desk.
198. Legendary – Mythical fame. Storied greatness.
199. Leisurely – Unhurried. Relaxed pace.
200. Lemonade – Sweet drink. Summer refreshment.
Wrapping Up L Names
And there you have it – 200 female horse names starting with L! This letter is absolutely packed with beautiful options. From romantic choices like Luna and Lily to powerful names like Lightning and Legend, L really delivers for mare names.
What I love most about L names is how naturally they flow. That soft L sound at the beginning makes almost every name on this list feel gentle and feminine, even the stronger options. It’s perfect for calling across a pasture – the sound carries well and feels natural to say repeatedly.
My biggest piece of advice? Live with your top choices for a few days. Use them in real situations. “Morning, Luna!” “Let’s go, Lily!” Say them while feeding, grooming, and riding. The right name will start to feel natural, while others might feel forced. That’s how you know which one is truly “the one.”
Remember, your mare doesn’t care if her name is Luna or Lucky or Lavender. She cares about the person who shows up for her every day, who understands her quirks, and who brings the good treats. The name is just the beautiful label for your partnership.
Don’t overthink this decision. There’s no such thing as a perfect name – just the perfect name for YOUR horse. Whether you choose something classic like Lucy, nature-inspired like Laurel, or unique like Labyrinth, make it meaningful to you. That emotional connection is what makes a name special.
Trust your instincts. If a name keeps coming back to you, if you keep scrolling but returning to the same one, that’s probably your answer. Your gut usually knows before your brain catches up.
Now close this tab and go spend time with your girl. She’s probably wondering where you’ve been and whether you remembered those carrots. The right name will reveal itself when the timing is right – sometimes instantly, sometimes after a few days of just being around her. Either way, it’ll be perfect because it’s yours and hers together!