Swain

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Swain means "young man," "servant," or "suitor."
Popularity
Swain is not a common name globally and is not found in the top 1000 names in most countries, including the United States.

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Swain Name meanings & History

The name Swain has its roots in Old Norse, Old English, and Old High German languages. It was originally a title given to a young attendant or servant. The name Swain means "young man," "servant," or "suitor.". Transferred use of the surname Swain. The name Swain is commonly used as a first name for boys, but it can also be used as a last name.

Zodiac Sign of Swain: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Swain:

S: Social Standing,Status,Sensuality,Success,Solidity,Security,Sex

W: Willful,Wonderful,Wonderment,Wild,Wishful

A: Assertive,Action,Aggressive,Angry,Ambitious,Argumentative

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

N: Neurosis,Nice,Neat,Nervous,Nagging,Nutrition,Nitpicking

Swain is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

Notable people with the name Swain include the American actress Loretta Swit, and the Australian rugby union player, Joe Swain.

2.) Swain (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) rigid; leading the herd

Other Forms: Swaine, Swayne


3.) SWAIN (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Old Viking name derived from the root svinn (strong, able, wise). Swain Forkbeard became the first Danish king of England after he drove out King Ethelred in 1013. (SVANE)


4.) Swain (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) herdsman; knight’s attendant.

Other Forms: Swaine, Swane, Swanson, Swayn, Swayne


5.) Swain (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) herdsman; knight’s attendant.

Other Forms: Swaine, Swane, Swanson, Swayn, Swayne


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