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Hate Lyanna, like Leanne. I don't think Leanne is boring, just normal.

I've met a young Leanna before. I think that's better than Leanne, but Leanne isn't bad.
I like Lyanna too. I assume it's just a variant of Leanna, Liana, Lya, and similar names. I usually pronounce the "anna" as AH-na, but don't know whether the "Ly" is supposed to be "Lee" or "Lye". I've never met one in real life so I'm just guessing with pronunciation.

Leanne is ok, Lyanna - I'd pronounce Lie-ann-a, I'd prefer Leanna to these two

This message was edited 9/5/2020, 2:59 PM

Leanne is dreadfully dull, and feels insubstantial. Lyanna looks made-up, and I'd pronounce it lie-AN-ə.

This message was edited 9/5/2020, 10:45 AM

Leanne is ok, but a bit boring. I prefer Lyanna, but I pronounced it lee-AHN-ah at first glance.

I just finished rereading a series from my childhood, called The Chronicles of Prydain. In it is a giant cat called Lyanna. It feels very feline!
I would naturally pronounce it lee-ANN-a but wouldn't bat an eyelid if someone said it was ly-ANN-a. I think it is rising quickly because of the fashionable sounds and the Game of Thrones character.

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I do find Leanne a bit dull, it feels very 1980s/1990s.