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[Opinions] Lana
What do you think of Lana for a girl? It used to be my favorite name, until I realized what happens when you read it backwards. It put me off the name for a long time, but now I think I don't mind so much anymore as it's such a beautiful name. I'm still a bit worried because in elementary school we used to call each other by what our names spelled backwards all of the time so I'm wondering what other people think.I pronounce it LAH-na (I dislike LAY-na). I could spell it Lahna or Lanah to avoid the problem I mentioned above, but I don't like the way these spellings look at all.
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SupermanLana Lang. Horrible "Smallville" show. Blegh. It was so bad.I think all kids go through the phase of writing everything backwards. I remember everyone doing it in elementary and middle schools. As soon as she does it--or worse, if she's being bullied and they notice it first--that could lead to some serious teasing.I also think it's an ugly name. It just sounds so... blegh. LAH-na. Sounds like something someone would accidentally say because of a head cold they have. You're totally right about Lahna and Lanah. They just look off.
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How about using it as a nn for one of these names?Alana
Ilana
Iolana
Jolana
Milana
Roxelana
Svetlana
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I remember some of my fellow male classmates from high school wanted to name their future daughters Lana Laro and Jenny Talia just for the double entendres. I don't think that will ever happen though. So the only people who might bring it up are adolescent boys.

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LANA!!!! Danger zone !Seriously, though, I think it's an okay name. I had a boss named Lana, and no one ever called her Anal, or brought it up. She was very smart and cool, so I see it as a smart and cool kinda name.
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I met a Lana two weeks ago at kindergarten orientation. I've never seen any kids use their names backwards as nns or to tease others. I'd use it as a nn for a longer name over kre8v spellnigs.
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Oddly common around hereI like the name enough. I never spelled my name backwards and I've never known s Lana to complain.
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I'd never considered Lana backwards before and I'm not sure many would give it any thought, however, I always say don't rule out the minds of adolescent boys! If it bothers you, use a full name such as Alana or Svetlana. BWT, I don't think spelling it kr8ivelee would help matters at all. It would just be a forever hassle for your child.I do know what you mean, though. I liked Naomi a lot until someone in the comments section mentioned that it's 'I moan' backwards, ugh.
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The anal spelling is a problem, but not a big one. Not as big a problem as say, Analia, which I have seen.
Lana is cute.
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It does sound really pretty. But the backwards thing puts me off it a bit too. Would you consider Alana, nn Lana? Just to clarify, is the LAH pronounced like the beginning of land or like law? Maybe you could spell it Lanna?
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I'm excited that you posted this since Lana is a name that I've just recently decided that I really like (within the last 2 days)! I think it's beautiful and elegant, plus it has the added draw of being familiar without being extremely popular.I wouldn't worry about how it's spelled backwards. That reason has always turned me away from Natasha, but it doesn't seem to be a problem for any Natashas that I know.I think Lana is nice as it is.
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Personally I have always pronounced this name LAN-uh (LAN as in land without the d) but I actually like LAH-na better. I really like the name, but I have to admit I've got the same problem with it as you. However, if you adore Lana and want to use it - use it! I myself have been loving a name that has some teasing potential lately, and I still love that name regardless of all connotations.

Spelling-wise, I actually love Lanah. It helps to solve the backwards problem, it looks quite natural (not fake) and more like LAH-na than LAN-uh.Good luck :)
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I's very popular in my par of the world (pronounced LAH-nah) and while I'm a bit tired of it I do like it. I prefer Lena, the same way I prefer Leda to Lada.
Since we don’t speak English here the backwards reading isn’t an issue, but in the US I'd probably use it as a nickname for a longer name (in my case Alana).
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