Laney
LAY-nee
Girl · Greek
Meaning: brilliant or shining light
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Lainey
Girl · French · Medium name
- Meaning
- Bright, shining light
- Pronunciation
- LAY-nee
- Origin
- French
- Popularity
- Common in United Kingdom (2025)
Diminutive of Elaine or Laine; Elaine is a French form of Helen from Greek 'helene' (light, torch).
Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025
ModernSoft and gentle
Languages in use: French, Greek, English
Commonly used in: United Kingdom, United States
Alternate spellings
LaneyEnglish
Shortened variant.
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