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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A Dane, person from Denmark
- Origin
- English (ethnonym, ultimately Old Norse/Old English)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DAYN
Dane is pronounced DAYN, and its meaning is about as literal as names get: in English it started as an ethnonym for "a Dane, a person from Denmark," with roots ultimately in Old Norse and Old English. It has a clean, modern style for boy names — short, clean, and easy to say. If you want a name with a clear, traceable meaning rather than something abstract, Dane fits that bill.
Meaning & Origin of Dane
Meaning: A Dane, person from Denmark.
Origin: English (ethnonym, ultimately Old Norse/Old English).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Dane
DAYNIPA /ˈdeɪn/
Popularity of Dane
Dane peaked at #221 in 1986, when 1,069 boys were given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #880, with just 273 babies named Dane that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Dane mean?
A Dane, person from Denmark. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Dane?
Dane is pronounced DAYN (IPA: /ˈdeɪn/).
Is Dane a popular name right now?
Dane peaked at #221 in 1986 and is ranked #880 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1898–2024.)
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