Laney
LAY-nee
Popularity
#689
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
13,935
Peak Year
#640 in 2006
First Recorded
1883
Style
Cute & Playful, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Laney is often considered a diminutive of Elaine or Helen, both of which have Greek origins. Elaine means "bright, shining light," while Helen means "torch" or "light."
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