Shane

Shane is an Anglicization of the Irish name Seán, itself the Irish form of John, which derives from the Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious." The spelling Shane reflects the Ulster Irish pronunciation of Seán, and it began appearing in English-language use as Irish names gained wider popularity. It has been strongly associated with Irish and Scots-Irish identity, particularly in Ulster, and gained broad international recognition partly through the 1953 American western film of the same name. Related forms include Shaun, Shawn, Sean, and the original John.