Layney

Layney Meaning & Origin

About Layney
The name "Layney" is a variant of the name "Laney" and is typically used as a feminine given name. It is of English origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation suggests that "Layney" is derived from the Old English word "lanu," meaning "path" or "lane," symbolizing a journey or direction. Another interpretation suggests that it is a diminutive form of the name "Elaine," meaning "bright" or "shining." Overall, the name "Layney" can be associated with notions of guidance, illumination, and a sense of purpose.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Layney are female.

Layney Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Layney in Braille

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

The name Layney in braille

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

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

The name Layney in sign language

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