Shane
Shane is a male first name, or a surname. Shane has been a favored name for males for centuries, with Irish roots and a derivation from the Gaelic name Seán, signifying "God is gracious." The name has been in use in Ireland since the 6th century and has subsequently spread to other regions of the globe.[1] It is a form of the Irish name Sean, or Shawn, which means John. The pronunciation of the name is [ sheyn ]. [2] This name was ranked #493 on the US Popular Names in 2021. [3]
People[change | change source]
- Paul Shane, English actor
- Shane Warne, Australian cricketer
- Shane MacDougall, Canadian comedian
- Shane MacGowen, lead singer of The Pogues.
- Shane McMahon, wrestler
- Shane Mosley, boxer
- Shane Johnson, ice hockey player
- Shane Lechler, football player
- Shane O'Connor, rugby player
- Shane Harper, American actor, singer-songwriter, and dancer
- Shane Doan, Canadian ice hockey player
- Shane Gillis, American comedian and a very serious Norte Dame football enthusiast
Fiction[change | change source]
- Shane (1953 movie), a Western starring Alan Ladd.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Shane name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ↑ "Definition of Shane | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ↑ OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
