Lanie
LAY-nee
Popularity
#1826
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
5,554
Peak Year
#225 in 2006
First Recorded
1880
Style
Cute & Playful, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Torch, bright, shining one. A short form of Elaine or Melanie.
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