The nameLiane
Liane is an old French girl's name, a short form of names such as Éliane or Juliane.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
It is a short form of names ending in -liane; it also means "vine" in French.
Origin
French, a short form.
History
In France it was mostly given from the 1910s to the 1930s.
Famous people named Liane
- Liane de Pougy, Belle Époque dancer and writer
Popularity of the name Liane
Liane in France
4880thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1927peak year (35 births)
850babies named Liane in France since 1900
Liane was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 175 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Liane. Half of all babies named Liane in France were born before 1933, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Liane mean?
It is a short form of names ending in -liane; it also means "vine" in French.
What is the origin of the name Liane?
French, a short form.
Is Liane a girl's or a boy's name?
Liane is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Liane?
Liane de Pougy, Belle Époque dancer and writer.