Tremaine

Tremaine is a name used as both a surname and a given name. It is of English origin and has several spelling variants, including Tremayne and Tremain. The form has appeared in English-speaking contexts for centuries and continues to be used in modern times.

As a surname, Tremaine appears in historical and contemporary records and has found its way into popular culture. The best-known fictional bearer is Lady Tremaine, the wicked stepmother in Disney’s Cinderella, a character that has helped popularize the name outside of its genealogical roots.

As a given name, Tremaine has been used in the United States and elsewhere. Notable individuals with Tremaine as a given name include Tremaine Edmunds, an American football linebacker.

Variant spellings remain common in genealogical sources, and the name can also appear in place-derived forms or in compound surnames in some regions. While most widely recognized today through its literary and athletic associations, Tremaine retains a distinct English heritage and continues to be encountered in various cultural contexts.