Fane

English

"happy, joyous"

Fane Origin and Meaning

The name Fane is a boy's name of English origin meaning "happy, joyous".

Fane, used as a nickname in the Middle Ages for someone with a cheerful disposition, is one of the more offbeat members of the Zane-Kane family.

Popularity of the name Fane

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Famous People Named Fane

• Fane Flaws New Zealand singer,songwriter

The name Fane in Pop Culture

• Fane is a Romanian diminutive of Stefan the Romanian form of Stephen, which derives from a Greek name meaning 'crown'. It may also be a medieval nickname for a happy individual. Furthermore, Fane was the surname of the Earls of Westmorland.