Pretty sure we are going with this one... WDYT??
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I like it 
I like both names.
I prefer Alana spelt Alannah only because Alana backwards is
Anal A.
I like both names.I prefer Alana spelt Alannah only because Alana backwards is
Anal A.
i think it's lovely
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I prefer Alana spelt Alannah only because Alana backwards is
Anal A.
Anal A.
Was going to say the same thing
My DD is Alana Joy. She was 2 yesterday. 
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I think Alana is nice and although I too prefer the Alannah spelling I like Alana as well. I'm not overly keen on Brooke but as a middle name only it fine.
I love it. DD was going to be Alana but for reasons we couldn't use it. It is also my middle name. Alana Brooke is gorgeous.
My DD is Brooke and her best friend is Alana 
I like the spelling Allana 
Great name!
Great name!
Gorgeous!!
Our DD2 is Alana Mary. I love this spelling.
Our DD2 is Alana Mary. I love this spelling.
Alana Brooke is good.
Love Alana, not keen on Brooke.
Thanks ladies!
Im still getting used to the spelling, i think i would naturally go with "Alannah" too, but we have a "Hannah" .
Are they (even with spelling changed) a bit too similar for sisters?? Im not sure...
Also, naming Alana after my dad Alan... seriously one of the most special people in my life
Im still getting used to the spelling, i think i would naturally go with "Alannah" too, but we have a "Hannah" .
Are they (even with spelling changed) a bit too similar for sisters?? Im not sure...
Also, naming Alana after my dad Alan... seriously one of the most special people in my life
If you've got a Hannah then I think Alana/Alannah is definitely too similar no matter what spelling you use. I'd use Alana for the middle name and choose a different first name.
QUOTE (GrumpyCow @ 21/03/2011, 09:27 PM) 
Also, naming Alana after my dad Alan... seriously one of the most special people in my life
LOL! That's the exact reason we like the Allana spelling. My dad is Allan.
As long as Hannah and Alana are pronounced differently (an vs ahn) I don't think it's too close. But definitely somewhat matchy. I think the meaning/significance would be more important than the similarity.
Not a problem IMO. Keep Alana Brooke.
Lovely!
it's pretty
I like it, and I also prefer the Alannah spelling but your reasoning makes Alana the better choice.
I think Hannah and Alana are similar, but if you really love them then go for it - after all they are their own people.
I think Hannah and Alana are similar, but if you really love them then go for it - after all they are their own people.
If you're naming her after an Alan, just stick with the Alana spelling. It really is a lovely name
They flow well together and sound lovely.
i must admit that its not a name i've every warmed too though - sorry.
I also prefer it with 2 n's in the middle.
i must admit that its not a name i've every warmed too though - sorry.
I also prefer it with 2 n's in the middle.
Alana is okay.
Not fussed on Brook.
Not fussed on Brook.
It sounds like a new Estate to me.
In Perth we have a Jane Brook.
Sorry
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In Perth we have a Jane Brook.
Sorry
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I prefer Brooke as a first name but Alana Brooke sounds great. I also prefer the spelling Alannah
How is it pronounced? Al - anna, Al - arna? Alan - a?
I love it pronounced Alan - a!
Brook is cute too.
I love it pronounced Alan - a!
Brook is cute too.
not a problem with Hannah at all. Nice name
I think it's beautiful!
My sister is Alana Irene which I also love - both her name and her of course!
My sister is Alana Irene which I also love - both her name and her of course!
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How is it pronounced? Al - anna, Al - arna? Alan - a?
I love it pronounced Alan - a!
Brook is cute too.
I love it pronounced Alan - a!
Brook is cute too.
Going with Al-arna pronounciation
Just hoping she doesnt get a "Lani" nickname, as thats my boss at work! (she is lovely, just dont want anyone thinking i named my child after her
I don't like it.
Well, thats just my opinion.
Well, thats just my opinion.
We had Alannah picked out if DS1 was a girl, I have since gone off it though, it's rather plain and boring IMO.
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