Lane or Layne?

IOPBride2Be · December 2010

Thanks for all the feedback on Lane (for a boy!) yesterday. Many mentioned that they prefer the spellng Layne. Is this a legitimate spelling? I despise the random added Y, for no reason, but was curious if this was another, relatively common spelling of the name. Thoughts? Which do you prefer?

pinchu · December 2010

For a boy I definitely prefer the spelling Lane. The added Y seems more feminine to me.

bobbyme · December 2010

The added 'y' seems less mapquest-like.

still_a_bride · December 2010

I think Layne looks more feminine so I prefer Lane for a boy. Good name!

Baby*Kisses · December 2010

it is pretty common but i prefer lane for a boy. layne n laine both look too feminine to me

mindie1388 · December 2010

I've never seen Lane spelled with a y before, but it looks like it has been steadily gaining popularity since the 80's (according to babynamewizard.com)

I still prefer Lane.

MCMoo23 · December 2010

Definitely Lane for a boy.

Becky262 · December 2010

pinchu:
For a boy I definitely prefer the spelling Lane. The added Y seems more feminine to me.

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laurenbrooke_09 · December 2010

I also think the added Y makes it feminine. Like Shane/Shayne.

LemonBlush · December 2010

Becky262:
pinchu:
For a boy I definitely prefer the spelling Lane. The added Y seems more feminine to me.
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Yup

MrsFinn810 · December 2010

I prefer just Lane. I'm not crazy about adding a Y or an I.

MapleBean · December 2010

Lane, no need for the y.

bandwife928 · December 2010

I was one of the Layne fans yesterday. I had never thought of the spelling as being like those other names that I hate that have the random "y" thrown in. I think it's too old to be a part of that particular trend. I also have a cousin-in-law named Laine, which I don't like and think is too feminine looking.