My name is Alayna, and I think that's it's a lovely name. Even though many people say "Alana" (uh-lawn-uh), it's still an amazing name. The one thing I don't get about it is why people think that the "y" is not there. I personally find it annoying when people pronounce it wrong. But overall, it's a great name. If your name is Alayna and you like your name, take the name Hannah into consideration when choosing a name for a baby girl. It has the same meaning as Alayna (beautiful, dear child), and it sounds just as lovely!
My name's Alayna I'm 12 and I personally love it. It's a very pretty name but sometimes I get called Alana or some kids at school call me Elena of Avalor.
This is my name and I love it. I get compliments whenever I meet new people. Yes, it gets mispronounced more often than not but after correcting the speaker they enjoy the correct pronunciation. Like previously mentioned this spelling makes sense because it is pronounced "uh-lay-nuh". Far from trashy, just the opposite. I love my name and am considering having a daughter by the same. If you're looking for baby girl names- look no further!
I'm going to be biased because this is my name, but I feel that:"UH-LAY-NUH" can be spelled like: Alayna or Alaina. ( I don't like the I spelling for obvious reasons)Elena to me is " Ellen-a" or "EL-len-a" (because since when do e's make a short or long a sound?) Elaina is literally "EE-lay-nuh) And Alana is "uh-la-nuh"I feel like the y is not slient, nor should it ever be silent. Yet somehow, people call me Alana. As if the y is not there. I don't understand how anyone could see that. Furthermore, after searching for the meaning of this name for years, I've come to the conclusion that it is just an English-speaking name overall. I've been primarily told it's English.
My name is Alayna and it is spelled with a "y." I don't think it is trashy at all. A mother can name her child whatever she wants. I think the y spelling variation of the name is the best.
― Anonymous User 2/13/2016
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It is also a related form of the name "Hannah" Hebrew: means "God has been gracious: or God has shown favor". My daughter's name is Alayna, and it suits her beautifully. She is the only Alayna I know, and, yes she is definitely one of a kind!
I LOVE this name! It's extremely gorgeous, one of my favorites. I've also seen it spelled Alaynha, though I don't know where the 'h' came from.
― Anonymous User 11/8/2009
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I like the name ALAINA, but it spelled like this isn't like necessary. I think it is a stupid that people like this spelling over ALAINA. Just my opinion.
The origin of the name is originally Irish and has many meanings: "beautiful, fair, peaceful, offering, and precious". Other variations of the name are: Alaynah, Alleynah, and Alleyna. This is by far my most favorite female name.
My parents heard the name in the mid 1960's - a radio dj in New York City was talking about a girl who wrote a letter to the Beatle's asking them to write a song for her. The song, originally called A Letter From Alayna, is now known as And I Love Her.
Alayna is a beautiful, elegant name. I really like this spelling the best.
― Anonymous User 9/6/2006
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Honestly, I think this is one of the prettiest names in the world. I also think a lot more people should know about this name. I think many, including myself, would prefere this spelling over Elena, Elayna, or Alaina.
― Anonymous User 6/8/2006
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This can also be a form of Aleine (a-LANE), borne in Arthurian legend by Sir Gawain's niece. In this context it would be a form of Helen.
The name doesn't fit me tho. :(
My nickname is also Laniebug.