| Meaning | from the alder grove |
| Origin | English, Modern |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | De-lai-ney |
Delainey enchants with its lilting sound and gentle complexity. The name unfolds in three graceful syllables, each contributing to its overall charm and elegance. There's something inherently cheerful about it—a brightness that seems built into its very structure. The unique spelling adds visual interest while maintaining phonetic clarity, ensuring the name stands out without causing confusion.
This name suits sunny dispositions and creative spirits, though it never boxes its bearer into any particular mold. Delainey feels both vintage and contemporary, like something rediscovered and refreshed for a new generation. It offers nickname potential while being lovely in its full form. Parents who choose Delainey often appreciate names that feel special without being overly ornate, distinctive without being bizarre.
| Delaney |
| Donna |
| Diana |
| Daisy |
| Dorothy |
| Deborah |
| Daniella |
| Denise |
| Danielle |
| Dawn |
| Delilah |
| Darlene |
| Del |
| Lainey |
| Lain |
| Dede |
| Ella |
| Delainey Provost | Canadian soccer player |
| Delainey Aigner-Swesey | American professional beach volleyball player |
| Delainey Crawford | Canadian actress |
| Delainey Davis | American singer-songwriter |
| Delainey Foster | American model and social media influencer |
| Delainey Desmarais | Character in the novel "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros |
| Delainey Donovan | Character in the TV show "The Blacklist" |
| Delainey Miller | Character in the book "Black City Saint" by Richard A. Knaak |
| Delainey Elton | Character in the webcomic "Gunnerkrigg Court" by Tom Siddell |
| Delainey Devlin | Character in the book "True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" by Avi |