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Name Origin

Shane is an Irish masculine given name, traditionally a shortened form of Seán, meaning 'God is gracious'.

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Famous People

Shane MacGowan (1957-)

Musician, Singer-Songwriter

  • Lead singer of The Pogues
  • Influential figure in Celtic punk

Shane Warne (1969-2022)

Cricketer

  • One of the greatest leg spinners in cricket history
  • Took over 1,000 international wickets

Shane Black (1961-)

Screenwriter, Director

  • Known for action-comedy films like 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' and 'The Nice Guys'
  • Wrote the screenplay for 'Lethal Weapon'

Shane Dawson (1988-)

YouTuber, Comedian, Filmmaker

  • One of the earliest and most popular YouTubers
  • Known for comedic sketches, conspiracy theory videos, and documentary-style content

Shane McMahon (1970-)

Professional Wrestler, Executive

  • Member of the McMahon wrestling family
  • Wrestler and on-screen personality in WWE

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