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Alanna

uh-LAN-uh

Popularity

#289

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Irish

Total Births

25,913

Peak Year

#1,096 in 2024

First Recorded

1930

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Alanna is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic word 'a leanbh' meaning 'child'. It's also sometimes considered a feminine form of Alan.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Alanna Masterson

    American actress known for The Walking Dead.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

FriendlyKindCompassionateArtistic

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