Bright light or path
A modern American creation likely blending the prefix 'La' with the name Nell, which is a diminutive of Eleanor or Helen. It carries the etymological weight of 'light' or 'torch' from its Greek roots, while the 'La' prefix was a popular stylistic choice in mid-20th century naming conventions.
Less common today
Lanell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,768 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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