| Meaning | torch, bright light |
| Origin | English, Modern |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | La-ney |
About Laney
Sunshine personified, this name radiates warmth and approachability. It has that perfect girl-next-door quality while maintaining enough distinctiveness to feel special. There's an inherent friendliness to it—you can easily imagine a Laney who makes everyone feel welcome and at ease. The name strikes that ideal balance between casual and polished, working equally well on a birth certificate and in everyday conversation.
Parents often choose this name for its gentle strength and unpretentious charm. It's not trying too hard, which is perhaps its greatest appeal. The name has a vintage undertone that gives it depth while still feeling fresh and current. It's the kind of name that grows with your daughter seamlessly, from adorable toddler to accomplished adult. Whether she becomes a teacher, an engineer, or anything in between, this name provides a welcoming foundation that never feels limiting or inappropriate for any path she might choose.
Nicknames for Laney
| Lane |
| Lanie |
| Lanes |
| Lay |
Famous People Named Laney
| Laney Chantal | American actress |
| Laney College | American community college |
| Laney Fitzpatrick | Australian author |
| Laney Stewart | American music producer |
| Laney Taylor | American singer-songwriter |
| Laney Botkin | American painter |
| Laney Parkhurst | American politician |
| Laney Cairo | Australian author |
| Laney Wood | American baseball player |
| Laney Wallace | American actress |
| Laney Rene | American TikTok star |
| Laney Smith | American basketball player |
| Laney Fontenot | American singer |
| Laney James | American actress |
| Laney Kneib | American soccer player |
| Laney Diggs | American football player |
| Laney Lasater | American volleyball player |
| Laney Roberson | American basketball player |
Characters Named Laney
| Laney Brooks | from the movie "She's All That" |
| Laney Rickman | from the TV series "FlashForward" |
| Laney Berlin | from the TV series "The Carrie Diaries" |
| Laney Hinkle | from the movie "Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!" |
| Laney Gore | from the movie "Music Within" |
| Laney Harvell | from the movie "10 Rules for Sleeping Around" |
| Laney Blu | from the TV series "Sherman's Showcase" |
| Laney Penn | from the TV series "Jem and the Holograms" |
| Laney Kyle | from the movie "The Cheetah Girls" |
| Laney Resnick | from the movie "The Angriest Man in Brooklyn" |
| Laney Garrison | from the TV series "Power Rangers Time Force" |
| Laney Clemmons | from the movie "House of Wax" |
| Laney Briggs | from the TV series "Aaron Stone" |
| Laney Woods | from the movie "The Turning" |
| Laney Capshaw | from the TV series "Cougar Town" |
| Laney Paris | from the movie "Anywhere But Here" |
| Laney Rucker | from the movie "The Winning Season" |