Swaine - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Swaine \s-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "one who herds swine". Occupational name. Swine is an old term for pigs. The first Danish king of England (11th century) was named Swain, a name which may also be related to Sven.

Swaine has 3 variant forms: Swain, Swayn and Swayne.

Baby names that sound like Swaine are Shaine, Shane, Shayne and Zaine.

Swaine is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#67376 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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