Your name of Lanan has made you good-natured, friendly, and kind. Once settled in a responsible position, whether it be in institutional work or the business world, you are content to remain there fulfilling your role by serving others, sometimes sacrificing your own opportunities. Home and family are important to you, and you could be a good parent because of your gentle, attentive ways. However, you may worry over decisions concerning both yourself and others. You have an appreciation for culture and aesthetic values in many forms, enjoying musical and artistic expression along with all the refinements of life. Since you do not want to offend, you are prone to back away from confrontations and arguments for the sake of maintaining the peace. Although not an aggressive person, you are earnest in carrying out your responsibilities. As you appreciate the pleasures of life, discipline and self-restraint are challenges for you. Others can, at times, take advantage of your gentle nature. Your inclination is to pursue a line of work where you carry some level of responsibility and diplomacy is required in contact with people.