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.

Nicknames & Variations:
Shayne

Shane is being discussed in our message boards:

• New: Movie Title Family Name Game!
• BABY NAME GAME - lots of kids, lots of questions!
• Build a sibling set together!
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia
• Triple A, Triple B, Triple C...Boys!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Shane:

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