Alannah

  • Origin
    Gaelic, Irish
  • Meaning
    dear child, beautiful
  • Variations
    Alanna, Alaina, Alena, Alaine, Alane
  • Similar names
    Alana, Alyssa, Amelia, Alicia, Angelina, Adriana
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  • Flowing and musical, this name dances off the tongue with its lilting rhythm and soft consonants. It possesses an ethereal, romantic quality that appeals to parents seeking something genuinely lovely without excessive elaboration. The name's Celtic roots give it cultural authenticity while its melodious sound makes it universally appealing. Its length provides substance and presence, ensuring it commands appropriate attention without seeming pretentious. The natural nickname potential offers flexibility as your daughter grows and discovers her own preferences. This choice photographs beautifully in birth announcements and looks elegant in calligraphy, making it perfect for those special milestone celebrations. It has that increasingly rare quality of sounding both vintage and contemporary simultaneously, bridging generational preferences beautifully.
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