Meaning: Short form of Elaine; meaning uncertain
The story
A spelling of Laney, a familiar form of Elaine. Elaine belongs to the Helen family, whose original meaning is disputed; shining light should not be treated as a certain literal translation.
Nicknames
- Lane
- Lain
Spellings & variants
- Laney
- Elaine
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Soft
- Short
Origins
Lainey comes from English and French.
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