allane

Allane is a name that may function as either a surname or a given name. It is commonly treated as a variant spelling of Allan or Allen, though its precise origins are not definitively established. In onomastic discussions, Allan/Allen is linked to Celtic or Brittonic roots, with several proposed lines of descent, including connections to the given name Alain and to older place- or tribal-based terms. The spelling Allane is relatively uncommon compared with these more familiar forms and has appeared in records primarily in English-speaking regions with historical Scottish or Irish influence.

As a surname, Allane occurs infrequently in historical registries. In contemporary sources, occurrences are sporadic, and there is no single, well-documented lineage associated with the spelling. The name may reflect historical variations in spelling common to manuscript transmission, where names were written phonetically and varied over time.

As a given name, Allane remains rare. When used, it tends to follow general naming patterns rather than signifying a distinct meaning beyond personal identification. The usage of Allane today is primarily of interest to linguists and genealogists studying variant spellings of more common names such as Allan and Allen.

Notable individuals with the surname Allane are not widely cited in major reference works, and the term does not designate a widely recognized entity, place, or concept on its own. See also: Allan, Allen, Allayne, Alane.