About the name Shane

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If you like the name Shane, find out the meaning, origin, nicknames, variations and other information to help you decide if you want to use this first name for your baby.

Name meaning, variations & etymology

Is an Anglicized version of the Irish name Seán (Ulster dialect)
An Irish derivative of the name John
Means “Gift from God” or “God is gracious”
Also used as a last name, and with Mc, Mac and O’ prefixes
Known for the 1949 novel “Shane” by Jack Schaefer
Known for Canadian professional hockey player Shane Doan (born 1976)
Known for Shane Lynch, Irish singer from Boyzone (born 1971)
Known for Shane MacGowan, Irish singer/songwriter from the Pogues (born 1957)

origin/Nationality

Irish

Also check out these name groups

Boy names, Irish baby boy names, Names that start with S

baby Name length

5 letters (popular name length)

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anglo-saxon, baby boy names, irish, shane

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