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There are so many serial killers called Wayne.
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I also agree that Wayne would be lovely as a girl name. It’s soft in sound, and perfect for cross-over appeal. Lots of granddaughters can rock this in honor of their grandpas.
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Old man's name. Not very common anymore.
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I think Wayne should be a girl name, I like it.
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Along with Lee and Ray, this is considered one of the stereotypical "killer" middle names. Pairing it with John makes it sound trashy, not to mention John Wayne was a vile racist, and then there's the even worse associations with John Wayne Gacy and John Wayne Bobbitt.
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From Gary Larson circa 1986: "The world was going down the tubes. They needed a scapegoat. They found Wayne."
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I've never liked this name. It sounds- uhh- forced? Names that start with W don't exactly roll off the tongue.
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I've never liked this name. It sounds- uhh- forced? Names that start with W don't exactly roll off the tongue.
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My favorite uncle's middle name. Yes, he's Southern, but he also has a BA in psychology.
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The Wayne Theory. Are violent felons, particularly murderers, more likely to have the middle name Wayne? That's the rumor that's been swirling around true crime circles for some time now. When I first heard this, I immediately dismissed the idea as nonsense... but... Apr 25, 2016
The Wayne Theory | Sword And Scale
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The Wayne Theory | Sword And Scale
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Well, I have read the comments with quite a bit of amusement. I am a Southerner (redneck name), and I was born in the late 30's which fits its popularity. I am masculine. And I think the masculine, tough impression does reflect the popularity of John Wayne. I grew up watching his films, so he is a favorite of mine. My mother says that she and my father were dancing to the music of Wayne King, the waltz king when she picked the name... LOL. But my favorite was the dude that said anyone with the name Wayne would probably not graduate from high school, so don't give any boy this name. I have four degrees including a PhD from Edinburgh University, and I hold emeritus status as a retired professor of philosophy.
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I like this name. I certainly don't think of it as a hick or criminal name like some people here do.
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In 2009, this name was nominated as the roughest, toughest name of all time. My best mate's name is Wayne. He's as tough as they come and women love him.
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Lil Wayne.
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My middle name is Wayne, I feel like I should go by this later in my life.
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I'm among those people who have a western and south vibe from Wayne.
In fact, the images in my mind are: cowboys, gunfighters, bandits, rangers, ranches and saloons (all together).
I think that the meaning fits these images very well along with John Wayne of course.
I know this is a stereotype but I don't know any other Wayne so I still stay with this vibe.
As Wayne has a clear vibe so it's better than most of the surnamey names but it's still far from me and my life.
I'd use it for a character or a pet.
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In fact, the images in my mind are: cowboys, gunfighters, bandits, rangers, ranches and saloons (all together).
I think that the meaning fits these images very well along with John Wayne of course.
I know this is a stereotype but I don't know any other Wayne so I still stay with this vibe.
As Wayne has a clear vibe so it's better than most of the surnamey names but it's still far from me and my life.
I'd use it for a character or a pet.
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Serial-killer name, especially as a middle name.
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Another low-class hick name, Wayne is still given to many white boys in the redneck South. You know, I didn't know a single Wayne, or come to think of it Dwayne in college. Wayne will be lucky if he makes it out of high school. Don't doom your kid with this one.
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I love this name! It is my husband's name. It fits him well, as a rancher he is a cowboy through and through. Tall, broad shoulders, and a man of action. Tanned skin from working outside with deep blue eyes and black curly hair. He wears his hat cocked over one eye and he takes my breath away when he is on horseback. I'm glad he is called Wayne. We are expecting our first child, a boy, and his middle name will be Wayne.
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In 2018, 63 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Wayne who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 192nd most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
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Sounds like whine.
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Wayne Clifford Boden was a Canadian serial killer and rapist active between 1969 and 1971. He was raised in Dundas, Ontario, near Hamilton. He earned the nickname "The Vampire Rapist" because he had the penchant of biting the breasts of his victims, a modus operandi that led to his conviction due to forensic odontological evidence. His was the first such conviction in North America, several years before Ted Bundy, another serial killer.
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Wayne Robson was a Canadian actor best known for portraying ex-convict Mike Hamar on the Canadian sketch comedy show "The Red Green Show."
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The name Wayne was given to 327 boys born in the US in 2016.
More than 99.9 percent of people with the first name Wayne are male.
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More than 99.9 percent of people with the first name Wayne are male.
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Wayne Douglas Gretzky CC is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. He played twenty seasons in the National Hockey League for four teams from 1979 to 1999. Nicknamed "The Great One", he has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters, players, and the league itself. He is the leading scorer in NHL history, with more goals and assists than any other player. He garnered more assists than any other player scored total points, and is the only NHL player to total over 200 points in one season – a feat he accomplished four times. In addition, he tallied over 100 points in 16 professional seasons, 14 of them consecutive. At the time of his retirement in 1999, he held 61 NHL records: 40 regular-season records, 15 playoff records, and six All-Star records. As of 2014, he still holds 60 NHL records.
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Wayne Rooney is an English professional footballer who plays for and captains both Manchester United and the England national team. He has played much of his career as a forward, but he has also been used in various midfield roles. He is the highest goal scorer for Manchester United.
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The closest name to Wayne is Owain. Welsh is older than English and the name pre-dates the suggested wagon (wagon-maker) from old English. Therefore, Wayne is a variant of the name 'Owain'.
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I love this name. It sounds cool and masculine. It makes me think of a cowboy, which is somehing I really like.
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To me it sounds like a name for a James Dean or Fonzie-esque biker.
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I read somewhere that there are more serial killers with Wayne as a middle name than any other. I don't think this bodes well for myself, or any of the rest who may have this middle name.
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Wayne is my husband's middle name. I love him but not the name so much. It reminds me of the old west. Not a name I would choose. Think about this, moms: can u see your future daughter-in-law saying your son's name with a straight face? Or does it even roll off the tongue smoothly? I've met people and still can't say their names out loud.
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I love the name Wayne. It sounds handsome and very masculine. :) I hate all the nasty stereotypes it gets bombarded with. :(
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I simply adore this name. It is a traditional English name, but it is good for children.
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Wayne is a classy name; from a bygone era when men were men. It seems to be a popular middle name, far more so than a first. Of all the people I have known with this regal name, 33% of them were excellent and good additions to the gene pool - a statistic to be proud of.
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Wayne is a stupid name that lower-class white people love to name their sons. They especially like "John Wayne" after that actor. This is a good name for some racist redneck from Mississippi or Arkansas.
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Lil Wayne is the best rapper alive, but was arrested for drug charges a while ago.
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Wayne Houchin is an American Magician who has been paving a path in the world of magic since a child. Sometime in the early 2000s an underground take landed in the hands of mastermind-mentalist Banachek, and were both subsequently hired as consultants for the highly acclaimed Criss Angel: Mindfreak television show. He also lent his hand to help found the groundbreaking website for magicians: Theory11.com
An inspiration to all, including myself.
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An inspiration to all, including myself.
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John Wayne Gacy was a serial killer known as the "killer clown".
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Both of my grandfathers were named Wayne. I think it's a decent name and it doesn't seem too old fashioned. I like it better than Dwayne, but that's just me.
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Wayne is the purple twin from the Cramp Twins.
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Wayne looks redneck and whiny, not to mention I think of that annoying rapper Lil Wayne.
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If Wayne Rooney is a footballer, there is a MotoGP rider named Wayne Rainey. Quite a punny name.
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Crimtastic and utterly trashy.
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The name is not quite as annoying as Dwayne, but it comes pretty close. The name sounds quite old-fashioned, and some people pronounce it in irritating ways. I do like Wayne Coyne from the Flaming Lips, even though I'm not a fan of the band.
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I know a poor lad in the primary school near my own secondary, called Wayne Bow.
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It's always sounded to me like someone small with a lisp saying Rain. 'It wayned and wayned and made big puddles of wayne'!
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Personally, I think that if I met someone named Wayne I'd think they were named after Bruce Wayne, Batman. Even if they weren't. So he might have to explain to several people over the years that he was named after his grandfather or his parents just liked the name.
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Wayne Brady is an insanely talented improv comedian and actor, featured mainly on the TV show "Whose Line is it Anyway." He could make up a song for you in two seconds!
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Wayne was the 29th most popular name given to boys when it was at its peak in 1946. It remained in the top 100 from 1915 to 1971.
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Wayne. The sound is so crisp in my ear. Wayne.
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Wayne Rogers played "Trapper" John MacIntyre in the popular television programme "M*A*S*H" (1972-1983).
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My best friend's name is Wayne and I think that it's a great name. Personally Wayne is the perfect name for him.
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Wayne Rooney is a famous British soccer player.
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Fountains Of Wayne, a store in New Jersey, and also a band, most famous for performing "Stacy's Mom." (Stacy's Mom, has got it goin' on...)
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Family name of the Batman, Bruce Wayne.
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I think I need more time between myself and Wayne's World to consider this name.
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