Meaning: Its source is Adal, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Precious."

Languages: This girl's name is used in Gaelic and French.

Popularity: The name Alane ranked 3753rd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: This name could come from the Gaelic ailin, meaning ''little rock.''

The Gaelic form Alane means ''fair.''