Bright light; little lane
Lanelle is a modern American creation, likely formed by combining the name Lana or the word 'lane' with the popular French-inspired suffix '-elle'. It carries the connotation of a small path or, through its association with Helen-derived names, a shining light.
Less common today
Lanelle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,220 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First female cabinet minister of the Solomon Islands
