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Lainey
Meaning: pet form of Elaine (a form of Helen) · Origin: English (from French) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A modern spelling of Laney, a diminutive of Elaine — the Old French form of Helen, known from Elaine of Astolat in Arthurian legend.
Famous people named Lainey
- Lainey Wilson (singer)
Nicknames
Lane
Variants & related names
Laney, Lainie, Elaine
Lainey name art
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FAQ
What does the name Lainey mean?
Lainey means “pet form of Elaine (a form of Helen)”. It comes from English (from French).
Is Lainey a popular name?
Yes — Lainey has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Lainey?
Lane.
What are other forms of Lainey?
Laney, Lainie, Elaine.
Similar names
Zoey · Madeline · Ashley · Ember · Emersyn · Peyton
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.