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Lanie

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Girl Name day: December 31
Origin: Greek. Meaning: black or dark.
From Greek 'melas', 'black' or 'dark'.

Name day for Lanie

December 31

Why this day? Lanie is a short form of Melanie, and shares its name day.

Lanie is celebrated in France and Argentina on December 31; the United States on June 17.

The story of the name Lanie

Lanie is a short form of Melanie. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — black or dark, and shares its name day, December 31.

On birth records, Lanie is rarely written as such: the Lanies are Melanies (36,143 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Melanie page.

Frequently asked questions about Lanie

What does Lanie mean?

Lanie is a short form of Melanie, which means black or dark.

When is Lanie's name day?

December 31, together with Melanie: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Lanie a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Melanie.

Lanie's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

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