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Name Origin

Alain is a masculine given name of French origin. It is a variant of Alain, derived from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'win' meaning 'friend'. Therefore, Alain traditionally means 'noble friend' or 'handsome friend'.

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Famous People

Alain Delon (1935-)

Actor

  • International film icon
  • Known for roles in films like 'Purple Noon', 'The Samurai'
  • Recipient of numerous awards including the César Award

Alain Prost (1955-)

Racing Driver

  • Four-time Formula One World Champion
  • Considered one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time

Alain Robbe-Grillet (1922-2008)

Novelist, Filmmaker

  • Pioneer of the nouveau roman literary movement
  • Known for novels like 'Jealousy' and 'The Erasers'
  • Collaborated with Alain Resnais on films

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Camille

Both Alain and Camille are classic French names with a sophisticated and elegant feel.

Sophie

Similar to Alain, Sophie is a timeless French name that evokes a sense of charm and grace.

Lucas

Both Alain and Lucas are strong yet approachable names with a European origin.