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Alayne

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Alayne: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1981.

Alayne is primarily an English variant of the French name Alaine, itself a feminine form of Alain, which traces back to the ancient Celtic or possibly Breton name Alan. The meaning is uncertain but is often interpreted as “little rock” or “handsome,” with roots in a term for harmony or a tribal name. The most famous bearer is the fictional Alayne Stone, the alias adopted by Sansa Stark in George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, a careful, clever persona that has endeared the name to fantasy fans. While no major places share this exact spelling, the root name Alan appears in dozens of Scottish place names, including the River Allan in Stirlingshire. A softer, more lyrical alternative to the more common Elaine, Alayne saw modest Scottish usage in the late 20th century.