Girl
Celtic
3 syllables
Alanna
ah-LAN-ah
/əˈlæn.ə/
"Beautiful little one" — a Celtic name with double warmth and enduring charm
Alanna is an elaborated form of Alana, itself the feminine of Alan from Celtic roots meaning beautiful or harmony. The double-n spelling gives the name a slightly more emphatic, grounded feel. It has been popular in Ireland and Celtic diaspora communities, and was notably used by Tamora Pierce for her iconic literary heroine Alanna of Trebond in The Song of the Lioness series.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesA · lan · na
GenderGirl
OriginCeltic
Root WordAluinn
MeaningBeautiful, little rock
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1995
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayMarch 19
Nicknames
LannaLanaAnaAli
About the Name Alanna
Alanna means beautiful or harmony from its Celtic roots. It is also interpreted as little rock or darling child in Irish Gaelic tradition.
Alanna is a Celtic name, a feminine and elaborated form of Alan. It is particularly associated with Irish and Scottish naming traditions.
Alanna is moderately used, less common than the single-n Alana. It has a loyal following especially among fans of Tamora Pierce's fantasy novels.
Alanna Rose, Alanna Grace, and Alanna Kate are beautiful combinations that balance the name's soft sound.
Alannas are often seen as warm, brave, and deeply loyal — qualities reflected in Tamora Pierce's heroic fictional Alanna.
Alanna uses the double-n spelling, distinguishing it from the more common Alana. Both are valid and widely recognized.
Personality of Alanna
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Alanna
Creativity
82%
Elegance
82%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
78%
Strength
76%
Warmth
86%
Famous People Named Alanna
A
Alanna of Trebond
Fictional heroine of Tamora Pierce's Song of the Lioness fantasy series
A
Alanna Masterson
American actress known for The Walking Dead
A
Alanna Ubach
American actress with roles in Coco and Legally Blonde
Middle Names for Alanna
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Alanna
Alanna Rose
Alanna Kate
Alanna Marie
Alanna Jade
Alanna Grace
Alanna Paige
Alanna Faith
Alanna Claire
Alanna Brooke
Alanna Renee
Names Similar to Alanna
Similar Sound
Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Alanna
600
Alan-root names established among Celtic peoples of Britain and Ireland
1960
Alanna begins appearing as a variant spelling of Alana in English records
1983
Tamora Pierce publishes Alanna: The First Adventure, popularizing the name
1995
Alanna reaches moderate peak popularity in the United States
Numerology & Symbolism of Alanna
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Pisces
2
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Teal
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Foxglove
Alanna Around the World
How Alanna is written in different languages and scripts
ألانا
Arabic
アランナ
Japanese
Алана
Russian
알란나
Korean
阿兰娜
Chinese
Αλάνα
Greek
अलाना
Hindi
אַלָּנָה
Hebrew
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