Alanah

Meaning fair, beautiful
Origin Gaelic, Irish
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 3
Syllabification Al-a-nah

About Alanah

This variation brings a softer, more flowing quality to a strong classic. The addition of the 'h' at the end creates a breathier, more feminine finish while maintaining the name's core strength and dignity. It has an elegant, almost musical quality when spoken, with the vowel-heavy composition creating a gentle rhythm. The name feels international and sophisticated, working well across different cultures and languages without pronunciation difficulties. It suggests grace and poise while avoiding any sense of fragility or excessive delicacy. The three-syllable structure provides good balance, substantial enough to command respect while remaining approachable and friendly. It's less common than some variations, offering a degree of uniqueness without venturing into unfamiliar territory. Parents who choose this spelling often appreciate subtle distinctiveness, wanting their daughter to have something special without being too unconventional. It's a name that will serve well from childhood through professional life, never feeling out of place or inappropriate for any age.

Nicknames for Alanah

Ali
Lana
Allie
Nana
Alanah

Famous People Named Alanah

Alanah PearceAustralian video game journalist and YouTuber
Alanah SabatinoAmerican actress and writer
Alanah ParkinBritish actress and filmmaker
Alanah GilbertAustralian environmental activist
Alanah EriksenNew Zealand journalist and author
Alanah BonomoCanadian singer and songwriter
Alanah AndersonAmerican artist and illustrator
Alanah RaeAmerican former adult film actress
Alanah McClanahanBritish classical violinist
Alanah WaltonBritish fashion model
Alanah FrancisJamaican track and field athlete
Alanah BurlsAustralian Paralympic swimmer
Alanah MacKayCanadian curler
Alanah SmithAustralian actress and model
Alanah SarginsonEnglish footballer
Alanah HeffezCanadian ice hockey player
Alanah WoodyAmerican TikTok personality and content creator
Alanah MalenchakAmerican soccer player
Alanah WirthAustralian dancer and choreographer
Alanah RaffertyIrish actress

Characters Named Alanah

Alanah JohnsonLead character in a sci-fi movie
Alanah McNeilAdventurous protagonist in a young adult novel
Alanah SullivanMain character in a romantic drama
Alanah BennettBold space explorer in a sci-fi TV show
Alanah WoodrowHeroine of a historical fiction novel
Alanah YoungMagical protagonist in a fantasy book series
Alanah RobertsSecret agent in an action-packed spy film
Alanah PriceTime-traveling adventurer in a science-fiction game
Alanah WellsStrong-willed character in a historical romance novel
Alanah MontgomeryParanormal investigator in a supernatural TV series
Alanah ParkerQuirky teenager in a coming-of-age comedy movie
Alanah FosterTalented musician in a musical drama film
Alanah GrayGenius inventor in a steampunk-themed novel
Alanah AdamsCourageous leader in a dystopian thriller book
Alanah BishopKind-hearted princess in a fairy tale
Alanah PorterClever detective in a mystery novel series
Alanah HartArtistic soul in a drama film about self-discovery
Alanah CampbellStrong and independent character in a historical epic

Other Popular Names Beginning with A

Alessia
Amanda
Ari
Adalynn
Astrid
Alma
Alexandra
Aria
Anna
Angela