Origin, Meaning And History Of Blane
Blane is a strong masculine name and a spelling variant ofBlaine. The latter was originally used as a Scottish surname that was derived from the Old Irish given name ‘Bláán.’ It was taken from the Old Irish word ‘blá’, which translates to the color ‘yellow.’ Bláán was also the name of a saint in Scottish history; he was inducted into the priesthood of the Celtic Church through his uncle (1).
As a spelling variant, Blane can also be associated with the Scottish nameBlain. The name Blain has its origins in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is believed to be a shortened form of the name MacBlain, which itself is a shortened version of Mac Gille Blathain. This name can be roughly translated to mean ‘son of Gille Blááin’ or ‘servant of Saint Bláán.’ Blain holds another intriguing meaning derived from the Middle English term ‘bleyne,’ which indicates an ‘inflamed swelling on the body.’
The name can simply be pronounced as ‘blayn.’ A few spelling alternatives for Blane includeBlayne, Blain, and Blaean, along with common nicknames such as Blay, Lane, Laney, Benny, Blainey, or Blaze.
The name Blane is considered unique and is rarely seen as a character or fictional name in books or on television. However, one movie which features the name is the American teen romantic comedy-drama,Pretty In Pink. American actor Andrew Thomas McCarthy played the character of Blane McDonagh. It has also been used as a surname of Jonas Blane in the American television showThe Unit. Torchy Blane, a female reporter, is another character who shares the surname. She was one of the main characters in nine films byWarner Bros.
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Famous People With The Name Blane
- Blane ComstockAmerican Ice Hockey player and a competitor in the Winter Olympics in 1976 in the men’s tournament
- Blane De St. CroixAmerican artist and recipient of the Pollock-Krasner Foundation’s Lee Krasner Award in 2020, The Brian Wall Award for Sculptors in 2020, and more
- Blane MuiseEnglish rapper, DJ, singer, songwriter, and co-head/founder of record label Nuxxe and a nominee for AIM Awards for Best Independent Track in 2021 and 2022
Blane On The Popularity Chart
The name Blane has been fluctuating on the US charts. Check the graphs below for better insight.
Popularity Over Time
Blane saw an increase in popularity towards the end of the 20th century. It reached its peak in 2002, with 95 babies per million sharing the name, after which it started to decline.
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The ranking of Blane over time kept declining. As of 2021, it is ranked at 22,311th position.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Blane?
The name Blane means little yellow one, one who serves.
2. What is the origin of the name Blane?
Blane has a Scottish origin.
References:
- Saint Blaan Artur MacAeden’s Brother;
http://clanarthur.org/history/arthur-the-chieftain/saint-blaan-artur-macaedens-brother/
