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Alanis

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-LAN-is /ɑˈlæn.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: Best known as a girl's name via singer Alanis Morissette (said to be a feminine form of Alan), which traces to a Celtic root variously read as 'rock; handsome; harmony.' Used here for a boy - a cross-sex use we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A melodic name: Alanis ties to Alan ('rock; handsome; harmony') (said 'ah-LAN-is'). Usually a girl's name - we note the lean.
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Origin LowCeltic, American
MeaningBest known as a girl's name via singer Alanis Morissette (said to be a feminine form of Alan), which traces to a Celtic root variously read as 'rock; handsome; harmony.' Used here for a boy - a cross-sex use we note.

History & Origin

Alanis relates to Alan, from a Celtic root ('rock; handsome; harmony'), and is famous as a woman's name through Alanis Morissette. As a boy's name it is very rare and cross-sex, which we note (said 'ah-LAN-is').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Alanis is best known from singer Alanis Morissette, a feminine take on Alan - a Celtic name read as 'rock; handsome; harmony.' It is used here for a boy, a cross-sex use we note honestly (said 'ah-LAN-is').
Overall data confidence 36%
References - Alanis — tied to Alan; Celtic 'rock/harmony'; usually female

Variations

AlanysAlannisAlaniss

Nicknames

AlanLanny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alanis mean?

Alanis relates to Alan ('rock; handsome; harmony'); best known as a girl's name via Alanis Morissette.

How do you pronounce Alanis?

It's said ah-LAN-is /ɑˈlæn.ɪs/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alanis a boy or girl name?

Alanis is usually a girl's name (Alanis Morissette); it is used here for a boy - we note the cross-sex lean.

How popular is Alanis?

Alanis is extremely rare in the U.S.

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