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Origin: French

Meaning: From the alder grove

There is a special sort of feeling one gets when they are in a forest; a calmness and clarity that comes with being in nature! Give this same feeling to your little tree hugger with the name Delainey. A gender-neutral name of French origin, Delainey means “from the alder grove.” The name is a variant of Delaney and comes from the root phrase del aunaie in French. Alder trees are hardy and strong and symbolize protection, determination, and confidence. All of these attributes are sure to be instilled in baby Delainey, allowing them to grow and change with every season!