Origin of the name Wayne:
Transferred use of the surname originating from the Old English wægn, wæn (wagon, cart). The name arose as an occupational name for a wagoner.
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There is a high frequency of murderers and criminals with the middle name Wayne. See www.newsoftheweird.com/wayne.html
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Wayne Gretzky, hockey player
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On "The Wonder Years" (TV show, 1988-1993), Wayne Arnold (played by Jason Hervey) was Kevin Arnold's older brother.
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