Paine

Paine meaning and name origin

Paine \pa(i)-ne\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Paine), is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Paine is "countryman, rustic villager, peasant". Thomas Paine (18th century) was an influential political theorist during the American Revolution, and wrote "The Rights of Man" which supported the French Revolution.

Paine has 2 variant forms: Pain and Payne.

Baby names that sound like Paine are Bayne, Bain, Boine, Bane, Pino and Pawnee.

Popularity of Paine

Paine is not a popular first name for men but a very popular surname or last name for all people (#2679 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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