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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English
Other Forms FormsFayne, Vane, Vayne

Meaning & History

From a medieval nickname for a well-disposed person (from Old English fægen "glad, willing"), or from a medieval Welsh nickname for a slim person (Welsh fain). This is the family name of the earls of Westmorland.
Added 10/10/2013 by babycrookston