| Meaning | torch, light |
| Origin | English, French, Greek |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Lainey |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Lain-ey |
About Lainey
Sweet without being saccharine, this name strikes a perfect balance between playfulness and poise. It has a sunny disposition that feels optimistic and friendly, the kind of name that makes people think of laughter and light. The contemporary sound appeals to parents looking for something current without being trendy or likely to date quickly. Despite its modern feel, there's a softness and femininity that gives it lasting appeal. The name is easy to spell and pronounce, sparing your daughter a lifetime of corrections and explanations. It pairs beautifully with longer, more formal middle names, creating nice rhythm and balance in the full name combination.
Nicknames for Lainey
| Lane |
| Lainie |
| Lay |
| Nene |
Famous People Named Lainey
| Lainey Lui | Canadian entertainment reporter and TV personality |
| Lainey Gossip | Elaine Lui - Canadian gossip blogger and author |
| Lainie Kazan | American actress and singer |
| Lainie Cooke | Jazz singer and songwriter |
| Lainie Costa | Brazilian-American filmmaker and director |
| Lainey Lipson | American actress and social media influencer |
| Lainey Carson | Canadian soccer player |
| Lainey O'Sullivan | Irish basketball player |
| Lainey Griffin | American swimmer |
| Lainey Keogh | Irish fashion designer |
| Lainey Chantelle | British model |
| Lainey Edwards | Australian Paralympic swimmer |
| Lainey Love | American professional wrestler |
| Lainey Ashker | American equestrian and eventing rider |
| Lainey Cameron | American author |
| Lainey Wilson | Canadian chef and TV personality |
| Lainey Morse | American photographer |
| Lainey Titus | American actress and model |
Characters Named Lainey
| Lainey Carson | A character from the film "Love, Simon" |
| Lainey Jensen | A character from the TV show "The Middle" |
| Lainey Hughes | A character from the TV show "General Hospital" |
| Lainey Jeffries | A character from the film "Blockers" |
| Lainey Lewis | A character from the TV show "Schooled" |
| Lainey Brooks | A character from the TV show "Criminal Minds" |
| Lainey Alteo | A character from the book "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman |
| Lainey Galliano | A character from the book "The DUFF" by Kody Keplinger |
| Lainey Mitchell | A character from the book "The Heart of Betrayal" by Mary E. Pearson |
| Lainey Rivers | A character from the book "Finding It" by Cora Carmack |