Celtic/Germanic · Girl name
Alanis
“feminine form of Alan; meaning uncertain”
About the name Alanis
Alanis is a feminine given name, most likely derived as a modern elaboration of the name Alan, which has Celtic or Germanic roots. The exact meaning of Alan is uncertain, though some sources suggest connections to words meaning ‘little rock’ or ‘handsome,’ but these are not definitively established. Alanis gained wider recognition through the Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette. The name is not of Spanish origin and does not have an established meaning in Spanish.
- Meaning
- feminine form of Alan; meaning uncertain
- Origin
- Celtic/Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-LAN-is(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Alanis
- Alanis Marie
- Alanis Grace
- Alanis Rose
- Alanis Nicole
- Alanis Joy
Questions about Alanis
- What does Alanis mean?
- Alanis is a Celtic name meaning "feminine form of Alan; meaning uncertain".
- How do you pronounce Alanis?
- Alanis is pronounced ah-LAN-is, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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