| Meaning | graceful willow |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ly-an-na |
About Lyanna
Enchanting and romantic, Lyanna evokes images of storybook heroines and mythical landscapes, making it perfect for parents who appreciate fantasy and imagination. This name has gained recognition through popular culture while maintaining an ethereal quality that transcends its fictional associations. The double 'n' gives Lyanna visual weight and distinction, preventing it from blending into more common variations.
The name's soft consonants and flowing vowels create a gentle, feminine sound that many find irresistibly beautiful. Lyanna works wonderfully for girls with dreamy, artistic personalities, though it certainly doesn't limit other traits. Its relatively recent emergence means it feels fresh and modern rather than dated or overused.
Parents who choose Lyanna often have an appreciation for literature, fantasy, or names with an otherworldly quality. The name photographs gorgeously and looks stunning in calligraphy, making it ideal for those who consider aesthetic appeal.
Despite its fantastical associations, Lyanna remains grounded enough for everyday use, never feeling too precious or impractical. The name offers a perfect blend of whimsy and wearability.
Nicknames for Lyanna
| Ly |
| Lya |
| Anna |
| Annie |
Famous People Named Lyanna
| Lyanna Mormont | A character from the TV series "Game of Thrones" |
| Lyanna Pierce | American journalist and news anchor |
| Lyanna Roberti | Italian actress |
| Lyanna Smiley | Canadian soccer player |
| Lyanna Tumaneng | Filipina beauty queen |
| Lyanna Vanderway | American model and TV personality |
| Lyanna Heacock | American singer-songwriter |
| Lyanna Thaxter | American author and poet |
| Lyanna Moore | Australian actress |
| Lyanna Nguyen | Vietnamese-American actress |
| Lyanna Martinez | Puerto Rican politician |
| Lyanna Shanahan | Australian soccer player |
| Lyanna Saurette | Canadian artist and designer |
| Lyanna Gonzalez | Mexican TV host and actress |
| Lyanna Duvall | American dancer and choreographer |
| Lyanna Tyson | British-Australian artist and curator |
| Lyanna Fowles | Canadian actress |
| Lyanna Zepeda | Peruvian surfer |
| Lyanna Torbert | American attorney and activist |
| Lyanna Doherty | Irish actress |
Characters Named Lyanna
| Lyanna Stark | A character from the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series by George R.R. Martin, and "Game of Thrones" TV series |
| Lyanna Blackthorn | A character from the "Shadowhunter Chronicles" by Cassandra Clare |
| Lyanna Van Vleet | A character from the "Caster Chronicles" by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl |
| Lyanna Carrera | A character from the "Nightshade" series by Andrea Cremer |
| Lyanna Raven | A character from the "Raven Chronicles" by Susan King |
| Lyanna Wynters | A character from the "Wynter's Saga" by Jennifer DeLucy |
| Lyanna Kim | A character from the "Kim Reaper" comics by Sarah Graley |
| Lyanna Reed | A character from the "Marvel Comics" universe |
| Lyanna Stone | A character from the "Misty Glen" series by Carrie Lighte |
| Lyanna Connolly | A character from the "Wilde Women" series by Rose Lerner |
| Lyanna Cromwell | A character from the "Dear America" series by Barry Denenberg |
| Lyanna Bowen | A character from the "The Bowens" series by Elle Marlow |
| Lyanna Green | A character from the "The Green Princess" by H. Rider Haggard |
| Lyanna Rivers | A character from the "The Rivers" series by Chloe T. Barlow |
| Lyanna Black | A character from the "Legacy of the Black Dragon" series by Devyn Jayse |
| Lyanna Armstrong | A character from the "Witches of the Blue Moon" series by Virginia Brown |
| Lyanna Sparks | A character from the "Frost Sparks" series by Whitney Hill |
| Lyanna Mallory | A character from the "Mallory" series by Johanna Lindsey |
| Lyanna Farrington | A character from the "Farrington" series by Mary Nichols |