Paine

Latin
"villager, country-dweller"

Paine Origin and Meaning

The name Paine is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "villager, country-dweller".

While patriot Thomas Paine is a worthy honoree, the mere association with the word 'pain' knocks this name out of bounds.

Famous People Named Paine

  • Pain fitzJohn (sometimes PaynPayn, or Pagan), Anglo,Norman nobleman during the reign of King Henry I
  • Paine WingateU.S. Senator from New Hampshire

Paine in Pop Culture

  • Paine UnderwoodNoah's dad in Carl Hiaasen's "Flush."