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Lana

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Nellie3 · 11/07/2020 19:08

Hi all,

We have a baby girl due in a few weeks, and have a list of about 10 names we are open to. The one that stands out to me is 'Lana' and in my head when I think about the baby I call her Lana!

So I've been pretty set on Lana but since then I've read about what it spells backwards... now I can't stop thinking that!

What are people's thoughts on the name Lana? Do you think the backwards spelling would cause problems for her later in life or am I completely over thinking it?

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Breadandroses1 · 11/07/2020 20:54

It's a lovely name with lots of different origins- in Greek it's a derivative of Helen, in Arabic it means something like 'tender'. I know a 6yo Lana and have never thought of it backwards...

Agar58 · 11/07/2020 20:38

Llana

Sorry hahaha typo before!!!!

Agar58 · 11/07/2020 20:38

Llama?

Tsubasa1 · 11/07/2020 20:33

Lana is such a beautiful name!

TippledPink · 11/07/2020 20:30

My DD is called Lana- she is 13. I still love her name as much as when I named her and she hasn't had any trouble so far with anyone regarding calling her name spelt backwards. And it is a full name. My friend named her DD Alana though (after my DD was born!) if you prefer a longer name.

MikeUniformMike · 11/07/2020 20:28

It's fine but means wool in Spanish (I think)

I wouldn't use it simply because there are so many similar names popular at the monent, Luna, Lila, Lara, Lyra, Lily ...

stickygotstuck · 11/07/2020 20:24

Nice, but not a full name, if that bothers you.

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Nellie3 · 11/07/2020 20:19

Yes Lena and Lara are nice options too :)

Haha I hadn't thought of the backwards spelling thing until I read it somewhere, kind of wish I hadn't!

It would be pronounced Lar-na (but I'm not a fan of spelling it as Larna)

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Darkbendis · 11/07/2020 20:11

How about Lena? Or yes, Lara?

SnowdropFox · 11/07/2020 19:37

Really like it but I just can't get the backwards spelling out of my head. I do like Lara too though if that's an option.

Elouera · 11/07/2020 19:18

Never considered it backwards! How do you pronounce it? Like Alana without the A?

Not a fan, as reminds me of Lantana which is a poisonous weed where I grew up. Obviously, not everyone would have that association.

RenegadeMrs · 11/07/2020 19:16

Love the name. She might get some teasing in secondary school, because kids are kids, but doubt anyone else would notice.

If it bothers you why not try Alana / Alanna / Alanah with a nn of Lana to get rid of the issue?

Mmsnet101 · 11/07/2020 19:13

Love Lana. Not a fan of it backwards Wink but it didn't cross my mind until you pointed it out.

I have a friend with the same name and she was never called anything else in school etc.

Babs709 · 11/07/2020 19:10

Would never have thought about spelling it backwards. People can find jokes in anything if they look hard enough so I don’t think you should worry about that.

Lana Kane from Archer is badass!!

I am pro Lana ☺️

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