- Unisex
- 5 letters
Alain is a unisex name of Arthurian Legend, Celtic, English, French and Gaelic origin. Meaning in Arthurian Legend: From Alain le Gros one of the Fisher kings. Meaning in Celtic: Harmony, stone, or noble. Also fair, handsome. Originally a saint’s name, it was reintroduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest, remained popular throughout the Middle Ages, and was revived in the 19th century. Meaning in English: Fair; handsome. Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-. Meaning in French: A form of the Celtic name Alan meaning harmony, stone, or noble. Handsome. Meaning in Gaelic: Bright. Alain is a variant of Alan. The name has 5 letters.
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Harmony, stone, or noble. Also fair, handsome. Originally a saint's name, it was reintroduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest, remained popular throughout the Middle Ages, and was revived in the 19th century. Fair; handsome. Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-. A Scottish Gaelic variant of Alexander from the Greek meaning defender of man. Friend.
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Dear child. Beautiful.
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Cheerful, glad. Variant of Hilary. Happy.
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Harmony, stone, or noble. Also fair, handsome. Originally a saint's name, it was reintroduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest, remained popular throughout the Middle Ages, and was revived in the 19th century. See also Allen. Fair; handsome.
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