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Shane

Boy NameIrish Origin

Meaning

Anglicized form of SEÁN. It came into general use in America after the release of the western movie

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Shane and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Spirituality
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Creativity
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Adventure
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Intelligence

Famous People Named Shane

Shane MacGowan and The Popes

–1998 as Shane MacGowan & The Popes1998–present as The Popes.

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Shane Cooper (artist)

Shane Cooper is a visual effects software developer, and an installation artist specializing in Internet and interactive art.

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Shane Stevens (author)

Shane Craig Stevens (October 8, 1941 – 2007) was an American author of crime novels.

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Shane Dix

Shane Dix (born 1960 in WalesSF Encyclopedia) is an Australian science fiction author best known for his collaborative work with Sean Williams in the Star Wars: New Jedi Order series.

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Shane Bauer

Shane Bauer is an American journalist, best known for his undercover reporting for Mother Jones magazine.

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Shane in Other Languages

African AmericanLashawn
African AmericanTajuana
AlbanianGjon
ArabicYahya
ArabicYuhanna
BasqueJone

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