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Elaine
Means “bright light”
French origin
An Old French form of Helen. In the legends of King Arthur, Elaine is the mother of Sir Galahad.
NAME NUMBER
1
A name that carries courage and a spark of new beginnings.
SWEET NICKNAMES
Lainey
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Elaine means "bright light". It is a girl's name of French origin.
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Popular nicknames for Elaine are Lainey.
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