SHANE  

Gender: M
Origin: Irish variation of JOHN or SEAN
Meaning: "God is gracious"

Popularity in 2008: #174

Shane ambled into the picture via the 1953 movie, adding a cowboy twist to its Irish essence; still used but feeling tired.

Variations:
Shayne

Shane is being discussed in our message boards:

• Names in Your Child's Class/Daycare/Playgroup
• narrowing my list...need help
• New: AA, BB, CC, DD....Boy/Girl Sibling Sets
• my someday son..
• Worst spellings you've ever seen?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Shane:

• EMMA'S DAUGHTERS
• Confessions of a Desperate Baby-Namer