Thane

I don’t know why, but I kind of like this name better than Shane for some reason.

I don't care for this name. Sorry, but all I can think about is someone either toothless or with a profound lisp trying to say, sane or Shane. "You're inthane!" As opposed to "You're insane".

I've heard it spelled as Thain, but then I found out that it was a Lord of the Rings reference. Apparently Pippin became Thain Peregrin Took when he went back to the Shire and grew up. Not sure which spelling I prefer, but I like the name.

I think Thane is a precious name, though I prefer it as a nickname for Nathaniel.

This is a very unusual name. I think I like it though.

I had exactly the same thought as Ailis. It makes me think of Macbeth.

I can't hear this name without thinking of Macbeth. "All hail, Macbeth, hail to thee, thane of Glamis! All hail, Macbeth, hail to thee, thane of Cawdor! All hail, Macbeth, thou shalt be king hereafter!"

I do love this name, but I worry that it's a little pretentious. Since it's a title, it's similar to naming your son Laird, Marquis, or Prince.