Leanne, Leanna
diminutives: Lee, Leelee, Annie
Other recorded spellings: Leeanne, LeAnn, Leighann, Leighanne, Liane, Leeanna, Leighanna, Leeana
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Leanne, Leanna |
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| FOR REAL: Liana started out as an Italian short form of Giuliana, Liliana etc. Liane/Lianne was used in English in the early-mid 20th century as a short form of Julianne. Leanne, however, is most likely a modern creation, based on the names Lee and Ann, influenced by names such as Deanne and Luann. Leanna may be an elaboration of Leanne, or else a re-spelling of Liana. | |||||
diminutives: Lee, Leelee, Annie Other recorded spellings: Leeanne, LeAnn, Leighann, Leighanne, Liane, Leeanna, Leighanna, Leeana |
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