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Elayne

ee-LAYN

Popularity

#3653

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Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

4,074

Peak Year

#104 in 1946

First Recorded

1912

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variant spelling of Elaine, derived from the Old French 'Helaine', which comes from the Greek 'Helene' meaning 'torch' or 'light'.

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EllieLainey

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

EllieLainey

Spelling Variations

ElaineHeleneAlaina

Similar Names

ElowenAdelineVivienneGenevieve

Personality Traits

ElegantKindGracefulIntelligent

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