Laney

Laney Meaning & Origin

About Laney
The name Laney is a variant of the name Elaine, which has origins in Old French and Greek. It is derived from the Greek name Helenē, meaning "torch" or "bright shining light." Laney carries the same meaning, symbolizing brightness, radiance, and illumination. It is often associated with individuals who possess a vibrant and lively personality, bringing light and joy to those around them.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Laney are female.

Laney Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -9.19% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈleɪni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Laney in Braille

Here's how to represent Laney in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Laney in braille

How to Spell the Name Laney in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Laney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Laney in sign language

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