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Okay, like- it sounds like something you would name an edgy anime character. Bestie, cmon.
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So handsome!
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Okay well the name sounds really beautiful and nice but the spelling really? Kinda looks plain.
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Really cool sounding name!
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I first heard this name from Ninjago and thought it was the coolest name ever along with Kai.
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Zane Navratil is an American professional pickleball player. He is ranked No. 3 in singles play by the Pro Pickleball Association (PPA) and No. 9 and 2 for doubles and singles respectively by the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP). He has had a sponsorship with Franklin Sports since 2021. He has won over 80 medals over the course of his professional career.
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Zane Lewis is an American visual artist. His abstract paintings and sculptures reference color field painting, pointillism, phenomenology, and minimalism. And have been stylistically referred to as 'psychedelic minimalism'.
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So uncool.
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Zane is a character in the animated series Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts. He is one Dr Emilia’s henchpeople.
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It's a very cool name.
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Zane from Ninjago.
I used to go to taekwondo classes with a kid named Zane. He always had so much passion, he put everything he had into each motion, and he always yelled the loudest. I haven't seen him in a long time, but I always liked him and his passion.
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I used to go to taekwondo classes with a kid named Zane. He always had so much passion, he put everything he had into each motion, and he always yelled the loudest. I haven't seen him in a long time, but I always liked him and his passion.
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I really like this name. It sounds modern and it ages well. I also like the association with Zane Grey.
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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS NAME! I picture a blonde boy with brown eyes, and who plays guitar at a rock concert.
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So, so, so, so perfect! I see a tan boy with freckles, a golden crew cut, and brown eyes. May I suggest Zane Cedric?
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Zane from Ninjago.
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My nephew is named Zane, and I think it suits him very well. He is currently a year old, and is so cute. His middle name is the same as his father's and my sister and her husband chose this name together. The name Zane is short enough, easy to remember, and not hard to say.
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Zane is the White Ninja of Ice in Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzo.
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I had a friend named Zane and I personally think that this is a cool name! Although I won't name my child this.
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This actually is one of my least favorite names. It sounds way too modern and cold, in my opinion. I wouldn't ever think of naming anything this.
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My name is Zane, and I am female from Latvija, and my name meaning I believe is from Hebrew, gift of God! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zane [noted -ed]
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My immediate thought is that it sounds exactly like "sane". People are gonna hear "Hi, I'm sane!"... which isn't bad, but still.
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It's of Arabic origin. Means "beauty, grace". Written as زين.
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My wife's maiden name is Zane, and having invested much time searching for the origin of her name, I believe I have finally found it in writings of Diane J. Nichols. Her email address is recorded at the end of this article.
It seems that the Zane name originated in Venice, Italy and is thought to have originally Vipsani of the family of Rome in about 966.
Giacomo Zabarella wrote a history of this house, calling it Il Magnificio. In this book he carries the origins of the house back to the Vipsania House (Gente Vipsania) or Bipzania of Rome, which he traces back to the ancient kings of the euganei, descendants of the companions of Hercules, who, chased from their state of Antenore of Troy, arrived at Padua. For the splendor of their clear intellects they came to be called Living Euganei, i.e. to say Noblemen. This name degenerated into Vipsani. (Just read Zabarella, who tells us that from the Vipsani are descended the Vizzuni, nobles of Bologna, builders of the Castle there. I mention all this because the Vipzanii, and then the Vizzani, who in 966 were created nobles (Cattani) by the emperor Otto the Great, are said in the Chronology of the Noble Families of that city (Bologna) to have come into Italy with the emperor.) Well, whatever is the origin of the Gente Vipsania, we have it for certain that it eventually settled in Padua and in the province of Venice, where they long held important government posts. From that area the family moved into Rome in the person of Lucio Vipsania. He was described and numbered among the citizens of that august Metropolis. More than once he was consul and tribune……. One can certainly believe that the Zani of Venice are descended from the Vipsani of Rome, but on the basis of the historical evidence it cannot be categorically affirmed, since it is difficult, if not impossible, to establish with certitude things that took place so long ago. Having however just this evidence Crescenti in the second volume of his Nobilita d’Italia, in the fourth narration, while speaking of the Zani of Piacenza, who are related to those of Venice, says that they came to that city with the Roman colonists before the birth of Jesus Christ, and there are those who even today sustain that view. And in the Val di Zove, district of Piacenza, there are Zuliarno, or Zuliano, Ziano or Ziliano, and Ziana. The Abbot Gammunni, in the first volume of his Genealogical History, while treating fo the Zani of Bologna, records that one of the Zani was one of Justinian’s Generals..... (section on possible relationship of Zani, of Venice to Zani of Bologna)> Finally Bernardo Zane, a Venetian nobleman, wrote in 1488 to Vulpiano Zane, a celebrated lawyer of Bologna these words? “We are from the same house and family.” The Zani, therefore, lived in Padua. When that city was destroyed by the furor of Attila, King of Hungary, they went with their bishop Revaulo to Malomoco, where they made their residence. There they constructed great buildings and were for a long time tribunes. Also Domenico Martinelli in his Rit atto de Venezia, speaking of the church of St. Francis of the Vigna, which was begun by this family, says that they came into the lagune because of the persecution of Attila. They exercised then the tribunate of the islands of Heraclea and of Torcello, and indeed of all the islands. But at the time of the invasion of the French they retreated to the Rialto. Noting their departure from Padua, the above mentioned Zabarella wrote thus: The family of the Zani of Venice is not only among the most ancient, but once called de’Zainii, they lived in the city of Padua, but they left it for fear of the Lombards. They went to the island of Exquilinia (?), and thence to Torcello, and finally to Venice. In those centuries, and especially in the ancient Venetian tongue, one finds names like Ziatqa, Sanii, Ciani, Giani and Giovanni, all words derived from the word Vipsani, as wrote Zabarella.... We must never put in doubt that the surname Ziani, identified with some of the most conspicuous deeds in Venetian history, is not the same as Zane and of the very same family, as many authors testify."
Therefore, the Zane's were among the Doges of Venice and a Zane was responsible for bringing in and erecting the beautiful columns around the Piazza San Marco in Venice. I have been unable, so far, to obtain a copy of the above quoted Manuscript in it's entirety.
Research credit to Diane J. Nichols
Email: thatzanelady@yahoo.com
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It seems that the Zane name originated in Venice, Italy and is thought to have originally Vipsani of the family of Rome in about 966.
Giacomo Zabarella wrote a history of this house, calling it Il Magnificio. In this book he carries the origins of the house back to the Vipsania House (Gente Vipsania) or Bipzania of Rome, which he traces back to the ancient kings of the euganei, descendants of the companions of Hercules, who, chased from their state of Antenore of Troy, arrived at Padua. For the splendor of their clear intellects they came to be called Living Euganei, i.e. to say Noblemen. This name degenerated into Vipsani. (Just read Zabarella, who tells us that from the Vipsani are descended the Vizzuni, nobles of Bologna, builders of the Castle there. I mention all this because the Vipzanii, and then the Vizzani, who in 966 were created nobles (Cattani) by the emperor Otto the Great, are said in the Chronology of the Noble Families of that city (Bologna) to have come into Italy with the emperor.) Well, whatever is the origin of the Gente Vipsania, we have it for certain that it eventually settled in Padua and in the province of Venice, where they long held important government posts. From that area the family moved into Rome in the person of Lucio Vipsania. He was described and numbered among the citizens of that august Metropolis. More than once he was consul and tribune……. One can certainly believe that the Zani of Venice are descended from the Vipsani of Rome, but on the basis of the historical evidence it cannot be categorically affirmed, since it is difficult, if not impossible, to establish with certitude things that took place so long ago. Having however just this evidence Crescenti in the second volume of his Nobilita d’Italia, in the fourth narration, while speaking of the Zani of Piacenza, who are related to those of Venice, says that they came to that city with the Roman colonists before the birth of Jesus Christ, and there are those who even today sustain that view. And in the Val di Zove, district of Piacenza, there are Zuliarno, or Zuliano, Ziano or Ziliano, and Ziana. The Abbot Gammunni, in the first volume of his Genealogical History, while treating fo the Zani of Bologna, records that one of the Zani was one of Justinian’s Generals..... (section on possible relationship of Zani, of Venice to Zani of Bologna)> Finally Bernardo Zane, a Venetian nobleman, wrote in 1488 to Vulpiano Zane, a celebrated lawyer of Bologna these words? “We are from the same house and family.” The Zani, therefore, lived in Padua. When that city was destroyed by the furor of Attila, King of Hungary, they went with their bishop Revaulo to Malomoco, where they made their residence. There they constructed great buildings and were for a long time tribunes. Also Domenico Martinelli in his Rit atto de Venezia, speaking of the church of St. Francis of the Vigna, which was begun by this family, says that they came into the lagune because of the persecution of Attila. They exercised then the tribunate of the islands of Heraclea and of Torcello, and indeed of all the islands. But at the time of the invasion of the French they retreated to the Rialto. Noting their departure from Padua, the above mentioned Zabarella wrote thus: The family of the Zani of Venice is not only among the most ancient, but once called de’Zainii, they lived in the city of Padua, but they left it for fear of the Lombards. They went to the island of Exquilinia (?), and thence to Torcello, and finally to Venice. In those centuries, and especially in the ancient Venetian tongue, one finds names like Ziatqa, Sanii, Ciani, Giani and Giovanni, all words derived from the word Vipsani, as wrote Zabarella.... We must never put in doubt that the surname Ziani, identified with some of the most conspicuous deeds in Venetian history, is not the same as Zane and of the very same family, as many authors testify."
Therefore, the Zane's were among the Doges of Venice and a Zane was responsible for bringing in and erecting the beautiful columns around the Piazza San Marco in Venice. I have been unable, so far, to obtain a copy of the above quoted Manuscript in it's entirety.
Research credit to Diane J. Nichols
Email: thatzanelady@yahoo.com
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This name gives me the impression of a strong, quiet, kind little boy. The meaning "God is gracious"--from John--is a great meaning, and I would consider this name if I didn't already like Zaina...
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The name Zane is based on the seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet and is alternatively spelled Zayin, Zayn, Zein and Zain. It is a common Arabic and Hebrew name.
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I heard that Zane was an Olde English derivation of John.
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Zane is also a Latvian feminine name, a short form of Zuzanna. According to the Population Register of Latvia (PMLP) there are 5383 women in Latvia called Zane.
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Zane is a form of John.
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Zane is also a character on the SyFy show "Eureka".
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I first encountered this name about 10 years ago. I always thought it was a very unusual name. I have only met one person with this name and had not heard of it being used again until SyFy introduced the character of "Zane" on the show Eureka.
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I have an inexplicable fondness for most 'Z' names. I think Zachary Zane would be a cool first/middle name combo.
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I love the name Zane! It makes me think of a fun guy with a happy, open personality. Too cute :)
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Zane is such a great name! A character in the tv show Euraka is named this and he is very good looking and a little mischievious. Love this name!
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Zane sounds like an alien name - seriously - you'll be up for teasing!
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Zane is a variation of the name "John," and it also shares its meaning.
Its meaning is "God is Gracious."
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Its meaning is "God is Gracious."
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I believe Zane also has the meaning "beloved."
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Zane Lowe (born Alexander Zane Wilberforce Reid Lowe) is a DJ and TV presenter who presents an evening show in BBC Radio 1.
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I know a guy in my grade named Zane, but it's spelled Zayne.
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Zane is the main character in the book On a Pale Horse by Piers Anthony, the first book in Incarnations of Immortality. He's a young man who is about to commit suicide, but when he sees the Incarnation of Death walking through the door to collect him, he instead shoots and kills Death. He is then forced to become the Incarnation of Death. He was kind of a nothing man, but became a quite extraordinary Death. It's a great book! Zane was the perfect name for him. I really like the name Zane.
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My son is named Zane and he is the only boy in his preschool class with a "Z" name! I think it is a great, strong name.
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Although I usually hate names that start with or are pronounced with a stressed 'z', I rather like this name. It sounds cool, and it is simpler than Xavier. I could imagine using this as a middle name for Ewan, assuming I'll ever get a chance to use those names, as it's not legal over here to use foreign names unless one of the parents is foreign.
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Zane is an uncommon Greek first name from the Cycladic Island of Andros. Locals there say it descended with the Carpathic Mountain tribes who settled in the Aegean sometime around 1200 BC (if I'm not mistaken). The name has always had strong roots on Andros and conquerors like the Athenians, Byzantines (as Christians), Genoese and others couldn't eliminate it.
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Zane is an author of erotica.
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The name Zane is most often considered to be of English or Welsh origin and a variant of John. It has relatives in Sean and Ian of the same region (the British Isles).
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In the books Pretties and Specials (by Scott Westerfeld), Zane is a major character.
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I thought Zane was an Australian name.
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My first name is Zane (pronounced Zanair) and I am a first generation FEMALE Australian - my name originated from Latvia and although it has been listed in your namesday calendar for Latvia I was dissapointed to read all the comments stating that it is a 'masculine' name and an English boys name with no real bearing on its original heritage and/or meaning. I think I have a beautiful and unique name (when pronounced correctly!) and would love to find out more of it's history.
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Zane is a cool name. It's very strong and spirited.
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Zane is an old name in our family line. It's been passed down in first or middle names. Oddly enough both my grandfather's first names started with Zane. They are both two different people as well. Alike, they are strong men, and protectors of those they love. My brother was given Zane as a middle name. To honor the name, my husband and I are passing it on to our boy.
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Zane is a cool name for a boy, I love it.
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I am distantly related to Zane Grey (whose full name was Pearl Zane Grey - I can see why he went by Zane), so I have gotten used to it over the years. It is still rather a nice name (there aren't a lot of great "Z" names) in my opinion, although the word "zany" comes to mind. But that wouldn't deter me from using this name as a middle name someday.
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This name ROCKS! I like the fact it starts with a "Z". I don't like a lot of Z names but I like this one. It does give off a hint of this wild child but a likeable one. I like it!
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I think it's probable that the origin of Zane as a surname was England, not Denmark. In Zane Grey's family there was the family legend that their first American ancestor was from "Danish nobility", but as far as I know there is no real evidence for that and the original Zane settler in New Jersey, Robert Zane, is described in genealogical records as having been born in Devonshire, England, and moving to New Jersey after spending a few years in Dublin, Ireland. [noted -ed]
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Zane Grey (or Gray?) is an author of Western novels.
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When I think of Zane I have this image of a very tough, macho, confident guy on a motorcycle, an action hero basically. Think Vin Diesel.
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This is another version of the name John.
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Zane is a character in Amelia Atwater-Rhodes's Kiesha'ra series. The character is awesome and he looks pretty hot on the cover. The books are good.
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Zane is also a very popular female name in Latvia, a short form of German Susanne.
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