alanna
Also used as slang
View on the slang dictionary page →An Irish dialect term of address used to express affection, typically toward a child or young person — roughly equivalent to 'dear,' 'pet,' or 'child.' Used vocatively, almost always as a standalone address rather than a descriptive noun. It carries warmth and tenderness and is strongly associated with Irish English and Hiberno-English dialect. Still occasionally heard in Ireland, particularly from older generations, and appears frequently in Irish literature, folk song, and period drama.
Come here to me, alanna — you look absolutely shattered, sit down and have your tea.
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(dialect, Ireland, as a term of address) child.
Alanna means: child.. It is mainly Irish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
alanna means: child.. Register: informal, Irish English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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— Bluesky· May 2026
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