dwayne

Dwayne · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A masculine given name of Irish origin.

  2. 2.

    A surname derived from the given name.

Related words

See also: duane, wayne

Etymology

From Irish Dubhán, a diminutive of dubh ("dark, black"). The name was anglicized as Dwayne, Duane, or Dwane. It gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century.