It’s my little sister’s name! She spells it [name]Layne[/name], and I also have a female friend named [name]Layne[/name] too. I think it has that sleek feminine feel without being frilly.
I think it’s just adorable. Definitely more modern and distinguished than [name]Elaine[/name]. [name]Little[/name] [name]Lainey[/name] (if you decide to use that as a nn) can easily transition into actually being called [name]Laine[/name] if she wants as she gets older!
I like it, but it isn’t my personal style and would never use it. My sil plans on using [name]Laney[/name] for her little girl. Personally, I think I would go with [name]Elena[/name].