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Dane

Pronunciation: DAYN (key)
Names related to Dane: Dana, Dean
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Origin of the name Dane:

Transferred use of the surname Dane (dweller in the valley), which is derived from the Old English denu (valley).

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Name of a vampire, brought back with a Key.

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Close relationship with Kayleen. Friend and company of Jeremiah. Acquaintance of Christopher.

Nicknames for Dane: | Edit

Great Dane,Danard,Daneraga,Daner,Sven,Dangerous, Daneage, Danerdoo, Doozer

Meanings and history of the name Dane: | Edit

Of English origin, Dane means "Dweller in the Valley". Can also relate to the surname with the meaning of "from Denmark". It is more accurately associated with the meaning "God will Judge".

Famous real-life people named Dane: | Edit

Baseball player Dane Iorg (St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Royals
Stand-up comedian and actor Dane Cook

Dane in song, story & screen: | Edit

Dane O'Neill from "The Thorn Birds" (1977 book by Colleen McCullough; 1983 U.S. television mini series)
Dane Whitman, secret identity of Black Knight in Marvel comics

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