Shayne (name)
Encyclopedia
Shayne is an English language
masculine
given name
variant of the Irish
given name Shane
, linguistically derived from the Hebrew given name John. Shayne is also the English language feminine given name form of Shane. Shayne is also an occasional surname
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People with the name Shayne include:
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
masculine
Masculine
Masculine or masculinity, normally refer to qualities positively associated with men.Masculine may also refer to:*Masculine , a grammatical gender*Masculine cadence, a final chord occurring on a strong beat in music...
given name
Given name
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variant of the Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
given name Shane
Shane
Shane is a 1953 American Western film from Paramount. It was produced and directed by George Stevens from a screenplay by A.B. Guthrie Jr., based on the 1949 novel of the same name by Jack Schaefer. Its Oscar-winning cinematography was by Loyal Griggs...
, linguistically derived from the Hebrew given name John. Shayne is also the English language feminine given name form of Shane. Shayne is also an occasional surname
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
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People with the name Shayne include:
Given name
- M. Shayne BellM. Shayne BellM. Shayne Bell is an American science fiction writer.He debuted with the story "Jacob's Ladder" in 1986 in the Writers of the Future book and contest, in which it won first prize for the second quarter of 1986. He has written only one novel, Nicoji, in 1991, but has remained active at shorter...
(b. ?), American author - Shayne BennettShayne BennettShayne Anthony Bennett was an Australian rules footballer who played for North Adelaide Football Club in the South Australian National Football League , and a right-handed pitcher, who last played in Major League Baseball for the Montreal Expos on 15 August 1999.The younger brother of fellow North...
(b. 1972), Canadian baseball pitcher - Shayne Bower (wrestler) (d. 2007), Canadian, best known as the professional wrestler "Biff Wellington"
- Shayne BradleyShayne BradleyShayne Bradley was a professional footballer before having to retire through an ankle injury in 2003.-Early years:...
(b. 1979), English footballer - Shayne BreuerShayne BreuerShayne Breuer is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League . He is notable for kicking Port Adelaide's first goal in the AFL.-Geelong :...
(b. 1972), Australian rules footballer (Best known for kicking Port Adelaide Power's first goal.) - Shayne BurgessShayne BurgessShayne Burgess is an English darts player who is one of the few examples of players that has switched from the British Darts Organisation to the Professional Darts Corporation and back - he announced his intention to return to the BDO in early 2007, but remains a competitor in the PDC...
(b. 1964), English darts player - Shayne CorsonShayne CorsonShayne Corson is a retired Canadian professional hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Dallas Stars...
(b. 1966), Canadian former professional hockey forward - Shayne CulpepperShayne CulpepperShayne Culpepper is a middle distance athlete. She is a two-time Olympian in track and field; in 2004 in the 5,000m and in 2000 in the 1,500m....
(b. 1973), American middle distance runner - Shayne GrahamShayne GrahamMichael Shayne Graham is an American football placekicker. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2000, and most recently played with the New England Patriots...
(b. 1977), American football placekicker - Shayne MallardShayne MallardShayne Mallard is an Australian political figure in the inner Sydney area, currently serving as a Liberal councillor on the City of Sydney Council.-Political background and Council career:...
(born c. 1964), Australian politician - Shayne McCosh (b. 1974),Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman
- Shayne MurphyShayne MurphyShayne Michael Murphy , Australian politician, was a member of the Australian Senate, representing Tasmania, from 1993 to 2005. He represented the Australian Labor Party from his election until 2001, when he left the party and became an independent.Murphy was born in Queenstown, Tasmania, and...
(b. 1952), Australian politician - Shayne NeumannShayne NeumannShayne Kenneth Neumann is an Australian politician. He is an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives since 2007, representing the Division of Blair....
(b. ?), Australian politician - Shayne O'ConnorShayne O'ConnorShayne Barry O'Connor played 19 Tests and 38 One Day Internationals for New Zealand, he retired from all cricket after the 2003 Cricket World Cup.O'Connor also played for Central Otago in the Hawke Cup....
(b. 1973), New Zealand cricketer - Shayne Stevenson (b. 1970), Canadian former professional ice hockey centre
- Shayne ToporowskiShayne ToporowskiShayne Angelo Toporowski is a professional ice hockey right winger. He was drafted in the second round, 42nd overall, by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft...
(b. 1975), Canadian ice hockey right winger - Shayne WardShayne WardShayne Thomas Ward is an English pop singer who rose to fame as the winner of second series of The X Factor. He has sold over 3 million records worldwide and has had number one albums and singles in 9 countries.During The X Factor competition, Ward was mentored by manager Louis Walsh...
(b. 1984), English pop singer
Surname
- Maggie ShayneMaggie ShayneMaggie Shayne is an American author of more than 50 romance and paranormal novels. She has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Romance Writers of America RITA Award...
(b. ?), American author - Robert ShayneRobert ShayneRobert Shayne , born Robert Shaen Dawe, was an American actor.-Career:Shayne played many character roles in movies and television, such as a 1943 movie entitled Wagon Wheels West, but he is best remembered for his portrayal of the recurring character Police Inspector William "Bill" Henderson on the...
(1900 - 1992), American actor