Dane Rudhyar (1895-1985) was a humanist astrologer who was born in France and later moved to the United States. His works were influential to the hippie and New Age movements in California in the 1960s and 70s.Dane Swan (b 1984)is an Australian Rules footballer who currently plays for Collingwood. He has been their Fairest and Best player since 2008.Dane Carlaw (b 1980) is an Australian rugby league player who currently plays for the Brisbane Broncos. He won their Rookie of the Year award in 2000.Dane O'Neill is a character in Colleen McCullough's popular 1977 novel "The Thorn Birds", which was made into a successful TV miniseries. Perhaps because of this the name has been commonly used in Australia.
A character from Lora Leigh's erotic breed series is named Dane Vanderale. He's a Lion Breed, and son to the first Lion Breed, Leo Vanderale. Dane is cocky, flirtatious, and he has been considered a "man-whore." But he is also very protective, strong, masculine, and passionate.