Wayne
[weɪn]Meaning
from an occupational surname meaning "wagon maker", from Old English wægn "wagon"
Background Story
Wayne comes from an occupational surname meaning "wagon maker", derived from the Old English word wægn, "wagon". Its use as a given name can be partly attributed to the popularity of the actor John Wayne.
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