Exotic Pet Names That Start With 'L' By Lianne McLeod, DVM Lianne McLeod, DVM Lianne McLeod, DVM, is a small animal and exotic pet expert with over a decade of experience writing about veterinary care. After caring for animals in her veterinarian practice, Lianne went on to study biology and research water quality and chronic disease at the University of Saskatchewan. Learn more about The Spruce Pets' Editorial Process Updated on 10/28/25 Close-up of an African pygmy hedgehog in person's hands. Credit: Joe Raedle / Getty Images Key Takeaways Naming your exotic pet can be inspired by its species traits, appearance, or pop culture.Take time to know your pet's personality before settling on a name.Choose a name you'll be comfortable with in various social settings and for the duration of your pet's life. So you’ve brought home a new animal and have its enclosure, food, and toys all set up. But you still can’t decide on a name. It sometimes can be a challenge to pick the perfect name for an exotic pet—that is, anything that’s not a dog, cat, or domesticated farm animal. Many people draw naming inspiration from their animal’s species traits or appearance, such as the name Licorice for a black rabbit. You also can look to pop culture and select a name from your favorite TV show or movie. Or maybe you just want a name that starts with a specific letter of the alphabet for your new exotic pet. Here are some pet name options that start with the letter L. 12 Best Small Exotic Pets for Apartment Living Top Exotic Pet Names LacyLeapfrogLeonardoLiamLightningLiloLilyLinusLittlefootLokiLoveyLuckyLucyLuigiLuna Tips for Naming Your Exotic Pet Sometimes you just need to give your pet a bit of time before settling on a name for them. Your animal certainly won’t mind being without a name for a little while. And as you get to know your new pet, you’ll discover personality traits, favorite foods and toys, and other characteristics that could lend themselves to a good name. For instance, you might notice your parrot always steps up onto your hand with its left foot first and decide to name it Lefty. Or perhaps you discover your pet rat is very friendly and affectionate and name it Lovey. Exotic pets like small rodents and fish usually have short lifespans, while others, such as large parrots and tortoises, can live for decades. Choose a name you'll be satisfied with throughout your pet's life. Although most animals can adapt to a name change, updating vet records and other information can be inconvenient. It’s also important that you select a name you’ll be comfortable sharing with family members and friends, as well as hearing called in your veterinarian’s waiting room. Humorous or unconventional names can be fun initially. However, if you think you might be embarrassed by the name in the future, consider choosing a different one. Should You Keep a Prairie Dog as a Pet? L Exotic Pet Names LacyLadyLailaLalaLamb ChopLancelotLancerLaneLarryLaserLatashaLatoyaLatteLauraLaurelLaurenceLaverneLeapfrogLeapLeeLeftyLegolasLeiLeiaLeilaniLemonLennyLeoLeonLeonardoLeroyLeviLewisLexLex LuthorLexiLexusLiamLibbyLibraLicoriceLightningLilLil ManLil MissLilahLilithLillianLiloLilyLimeLincolnLindyLingLinkLinnyLinusLisaLittle Miss PiggyLittlefootLivLizzieLlamaLloydLockeLokiLolaLollyLoopieLord StanleyLorelaiLorenzoLorraineLorrieLottieLotusLouieLouiseLovelyLoveyLucilleLuciusLuckyLucyLudoLuigiLukaLukeLuluLunaLunarLunchLurkLuvLuxLydiaLylaLynnLynxLyra Other Exotic Pet Name Ideas For more exotic pet name ideas, check out: Exotic Pet Names That Start With 'M' Exotic Pet Names That Start With 'N' and 'O' Exotic Pet Names That Start With 'P' Explore more: Small Pets Exotic Pets Exotic Pet Names