Alain
French, variation of Alan
"handsome, cheerful"Alain Origin and Meaning
The name Alain is a boy's name of French origin.
Alain gives the midcentury Alan a bit of gallic dash.
Alain Popularity
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Famous People Named Alain
- Alain DelonFrench New Wave actor
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Alain in Pop Culture
- Alaincharacter in "The School for Wives" by Moliere
- Alain Johnscharacter in Stephen King's The Dark Tower series