thread: Thoughts on Lani....

  1. #1
    Registered User

    Oct 2009
    418

    Thoughts on Lani....

    Okay, the Girls name debate is still raging around here!

    We still have Amali Neve & Emmerson Mia on the list, but DH and I were talking in bed the other night (we always seem to talk about names just before we go to sleep!) and I mentioned how I had always liked the name Lani, and DH said he also liked it, and it was up there with Amali...

    So, what are your thoughts on Lani (pronounced Lar-nee)

    It would possibly be

    Lani Neve
    Lani Ava
    or
    Lani Mia

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Nov 2008
    Perth
    3,686

    Love it! All your choices are beautiful

  3. #3
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber & MPM

    Feb 2007
    Melbourne
    5,462

    I love Lani, that's the nickname we give our daughter Alana She gets "Lani" more than her full name!

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Dec 2007
    Sunny Qld
    14,682

    I went to school with someone called Lani and we never really got along.. so its spoiled the name for me!! (sorry!)

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Jul 2007
    Rural NSW
    491

    Love it

  6. #6
    Registered User

    Jan 2009
    In my own little fantasy world
    2,946

    I like it. I think Lani Mia goes best.

  7. #7
    Registered User

    Jul 2005
    Cronulla
    1,030

    Love it - although I would use a 1 syllable middle name

    Lani Jayde
    Lani Grace

    Nice name - I think I like it more than Amali - which is odd considering we had Amelia on the very top of our list for a very long time

    ETA - just notice your suggestion of Neve as a middle name - that's nice too

  8. #8
    Registered User

    Sep 2005
    In the middle of nowhere
    9,362

    I think it's beautiful.

    I agree with the single syllable middle name though.

  9. #9
    Registered User

    Sep 2007
    Melbourne
    506

    love Love LOVE Lani but DF doesn't I really like Lani Ava, beautiful

  10. #10
    BellyBelly Member

    Feb 2009
    Blue Mountains
    266

    I know a Lani (but she spells it Larni) and a Liani (lee-ah-nee)

    I like Lani Neve, it's a pretty name

  11. #11
    smiles4u Guest

    as soon as i saw the two names Lani & Neve i instantly thought why not Lanineve or Lanieve

    I really DO like Lani Neve

  12. #12
    Registered User

    Oct 2009
    418

    Thanks for all your thoughts everyone!

    I think Lani has hit the top of the list, especially as DD has been going around saying it is going to be Elijah for a boy, and Lani for a Girl...I love the ways she says both names, and it has stuck in my head now...more than Amali had. and DH really likes it too... nice to feel a bit sorted name wise!

  13. #13
    Registered User

    Jul 2009
    2,109

    We almost used this name We both really liked it and were planning to spell it Larni but then at the last minute DH and I went cold on it.

  14. #14
    BellyBelly Member

    Mar 2007
    Perth
    2,088

    All of the names you have are so beautiful and feminine. Also I have a friend who has a daughter 'Lilarni' and she gets 'Lani' or 'Lil' for short, theres another option

  15. #15
    BellyBelly Member

    Jul 2010
    Brisbane
    673

    My friends Niece is a Lani but its spelt "Larni" and her middle name is Winter.

    I think its a very pretty name and I like "Lani Ava" the best.

    Also really love your other two names! Amali and Emmerson are on our list but I can't get DH onto Amali - he doesnt like it lol

  16. #16
    Registered User

    Sep 2007
    Penrith
    847

    Haha I think it's a great name! Lol. But be warned, people will call her laney. People always pronounce my name that way and it drives me mental. I don't like the spelling of Larni tho, makes it sound harsh. Lahni or lahnee is probably closer to how it's actually pronounced (well how mine is pronounced).

  17. #17
    Registered User

    Sep 2007
    Penrith
    847

    Oh and my middle name is Melissa. Although not a name I like, I think it flows nicely so I wouldn't rule out a two (or more) syllable middle name.