Shane
Shane is a masculine given name of Irish origin. It is an anglicized form of Seán, the Irish version of John, and has become a stand-alone name in many English-speaking countries. The spelling Shane is common, with related forms such as Shawn; the name is primarily used as a given name, though it can occasionally appear as a surname.
Shane gained cultural prominence through Jack Schaefer’s 1949 Western novel Shane and its 1953 film adaptation.
Notable people with the given name Shane include Shane Warne, Australian cricketer and commentator; Shane Battier,