Lainey
LAY-nee
Girl · French
Meaning: Bright, shining light
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Elian
Boy · French · Medium name
- Meaning
- Light, the Lord is my God
- Pronunciation
- EL-ee-an
- Origin
- French
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From French and Spanish, possibly from Greek 'Helios' (sun) or Hebrew 'Eliyahu'.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ModernClassicSoft and gentle
Languages in use: French, Greek, Hebrew
Commonly used in: United States, France
Alternate spellings
EliánSpanish
Spanish form with an accent.
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Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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