| Meaning | beautiful, attractive |
| Origin | Celtic, Gaelic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | A-la-nis |
About Alanis
Bold and artistic, Alanis has a rock-and-roll edge that sets it apart. This name gained cultural prominence through music, giving it an inherently creative vibe. Girls named Alanis often grow up with a strong sense of individuality and aren't afraid to march to their own beat. The name has a confident, almost defiant quality that suggests someone who knows their worth and isn't afraid to express themselves. It's perfect for parents who value authenticity and want their daughter to feel empowered to be exactly who she is. Alanis strikes a beautiful balance between feminine and fierce, soft and strong. The double 'a' sounds create a musicality that makes the name fun to say while maintaining sophistication.
Nicknames for Alanis
| Ali |
| Lani |
| Allie |
| Ani |
Famous People Named Alanis
| Alanis Morissette | Canadian-American singer-songwriter |
| Alanis King | Canadian journalist and writer |
| Alanis Peart | Canadian track and field athlete |
| Alanis McNierney | American actress |
| Alanis Desilets | Canadian mixed martial artist |
| Alanis Désilets | Canadian freestyle skier |
| Alanis Popovici | Romanian artistic gymnast |
| Alanis Forde | Barbadian sprinter |
| Alanis Reed | Australian wheelchair basketball player |
| Alanis Tänzer | German long jumper |
| Alanis Kauranen | Finnish biathlete |
| Alanis Almeida | Brazilian volleyball player |
| Alanis Nyssen | Belgian tennis player |
| Alanis Betin Santos | Brazilian basketball player |
| Alanis Oukarroum | Moroccan swimmer |
| Alanis Santana | Dominican weightlifter |
| Alanis Finn | Irish rugby player |
| Alanis Koncki | Polish hurdler |
| Alanis Bouwmeester | Dutch racing cyclist |
| Alanis Xapile | Mexican taekwondo practitioner |
Characters Named Alanis
| Alanis Turner | Character in a mystery novel series |
| Alanis Ross | Protagonist in a fantasy book |
| Alanis Westwood | Lead character in a romantic comedy movie |
| Alanis Greene | Superhero in a graphic novel |
| Alanis Ramirez | Detective in a crime drama TV show |
| Alanis Roberts | Main character in a sci-fi adventure novel |
| Alanis Hart | Witch in a fantasy video game |
| Alanis Clarke | Space explorer in a futuristic movie |
| Alanis Thompson | Teenage protagonist in a coming-of-age novel |
| Alanis Shaw | Vampire in a paranormal romance series |
| Alanis Foster | Journalist in a thriller novel |
| Alanis Edwards | Time traveler in a science fiction TV series |
| Alanis Manning | Sorceress in a fantasy book series |
| Alanis Rivers | Pirate captain in an adventure novel |
| Alanis White | Princess in a fairy tale story |
| Alanis Hudson | Genius inventor in a steampunk novel |
| Alanis Hayes | Ghost hunter in a supernatural TV show |
| Alanis Montgomery | Spy in a spy thriller movie |
| Alanis Tucker | AI companion in a futuristic video game |
| Alanis Riley | Fairy in a children's fantasy book |