Kaine

Kaine is a name used as both a given name and a surname in English-speaking contexts. As a given name, it is commonly treated as a modern variant of Cain or Caine and is used for boys in many English-speaking countries. As a surname, Kaine appears in various English-speaking regions and may derive from the biblical name Cain or from the surname Caine, which has multiple historical origins in English and Irish tradition. The form Kaine has been adopted in contemporary naming practices and appears in public life and popular culture.

Notable people with the surname Kaine include Tim Kaine (born 1958), an American politician who has served as a United States senator from Virginia and previously as governor of Virginia. The surname remains relatively uncommon overall, with the given name Kaine occurring far less frequently in public records.

In fiction, Kaine is used for various characters. A well-known example is Kaine Parker, a clone of Peter Parker in Marvel Comics' Spider-Man storyline. The name’s use in comics, books, and games has helped give it broader recognition beyond real-world usage.

Variants and related names include Cain, Caine, Kane, and Kain, which share phonetic similarity and historical connections. These forms appear across different cultures and periods, contributing to the name’s ongoing presence in onomastic practice.