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Laney

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fishsausage · 19/12/2014 18:01

Hello. Expecting first baby and came across the name Laney. Just wondered what everyone thinks. I guess a lot of people will suggest that its a nickname for Helena or Elena but I prefer Laney.

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fishsausage · 21/12/2014 00:46

I like Delaney too. Only met one and she was very glam! Chuffed so many like it on here. I know posters say go for what you like but hormones can cloud judgement and wondered if I was missing something.

Which one do you think is best spelling? Lainey or Laney? I know there's Leni but that might get pronounced Lenny.

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delaselva · 20/12/2014 23:38

Actually, I like Delaney. Sur names and all that, usually a no no. But Delaney is pretty so I make an exception.

delaselva · 20/12/2014 23:37

I like it. It might not get the mumsnet vote but it's a short, pretty name and there aren't a lot of them (if there are any). I like Elena if you need a full name. Or Eleanor.

PoseyParker · 20/12/2014 23:35

My cousin named her daughter this. I think they had a similar reaction to many posters here; thinking it was a nn but she totally suits it and we don't think of the name like that now. If you love it, go for it!

pilates · 20/12/2014 23:20

Sorry, I think it's horrible

Beangarda · 20/12/2014 23:11

There's Lainey Keogh, who is a well-known Irish fashion designer - don't know what her original name was, though assume not Lainey.

Less likeablly, there's a godawful US 'mommy blogger' whose name escapes me (her blog is something like 'Enjoying the Small Things') with a daughter called Lainey Love.

TheLostPelvicFloorOfPoosh · 20/12/2014 22:25

Winona Ryder's character in Reality Bites was called Lelaina, which was shortened to Laney, I love it.

HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 20/12/2014 22:25

I know a female Lane who is about 55 and a male Lane who is 7. Both use Laney as a NN.

apotatoprintinapeartree · 20/12/2014 22:23

This was one of my ancestors names, way back about 1800's I always thought it was a shortened version of another name, but she is on official records as this.
I'm not sure if I like it or not, tbh.

WittyUsername102 · 20/12/2014 22:19

I like it, but to me it is short for Delaney.

Angelto5 · 20/12/2014 21:01

Instantly makes me think of Rachel Leigh cooks character in she's all thatGrin
lovely name

MinnieM1 · 20/12/2014 20:50

I wouldn't presume it's a nickname
I like it

Crusoe · 20/12/2014 20:48

I know a Lainey and I've always loved the name. Thumbs up from me.

ZenNudist · 20/12/2014 20:46

Elena / Helena are great names. Laney is awful. She will be called Lamey Laney. Even Elaine is better (but not great)

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fishsausage · 20/12/2014 20:42

rusty good thing she wasn't born in a toilet or Tescos!Xmas Grin

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RustyBear · 20/12/2014 19:49

I knew a Laney, who was named after her mum, who was apparently called that 'because she was born in a lane.'

UriGeller · 20/12/2014 19:46

Everyone will assume it's a nickname for Elaine or Helena anyway.

zoobaby · 20/12/2014 19:42

I've known one spelt Laine. Pronounced how Laney looks. She was a lovely little girl too.

KatieKaye · 19/12/2014 18:03

I'd think it was short for Elaine

TittyBojangles · 19/12/2014 18:03

The only laney I know is called elaine.

5madthings · 19/12/2014 18:02

I know a lainey, spelt with an I though. I like it :)