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Alanis

Alanis is a feminine given name used in several countries. The exact origin of the name is unclear; it is commonly treated as a variant or modern form related to Alan or Alana, or as a name created for its phonetic appeal in English and other languages. The name has been adopted in various cultures and is used without a single standardized etymology.

The best-known bearer is Alanis Morissette (born 1974), a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, and actress who rose

Outside of Morissette, Alanis remains relatively uncommon and does not carry a fixed literary or historical

to
prominence
with
the
1995
album
Jagged
Little
Pill.
Her
international
success
brought
wider
public
recognition
to
the
given
name
in
the
English-speaking
world.
association.
It
is
occasionally
chosen
by
parents
seeking
a
distinctive,
contemporary-sounding
name.