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Alain

ah-LEHN

Popularity

#3209

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

3,942

Peak Year

#92 in 1988

First Recorded

1942

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

French form of Alan, a name of uncertain origin. Possible meanings include 'handsome', 'harmony', or 'little rock'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Alain Delon

    French actor, considered a cinema icon

  • Alain Prost

    French former racing driver and four-time Formula One champion

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Personality Traits

CharmingIntelligentArtisticIndependent

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