Vane - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Vane \v(a)-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "banner". A device attached to a mast or flagpole to indicate the direction of the wind. An aristocratic family name in England.

Baby names that sound like Vane are Van, Fane and Vann. Other similar baby names are Bane, Dane, Zane, Vanek, Kane, Lane, Rane, Vale and Vance.

Vane is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#30961 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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