Thain

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thayn'thayn'1 syllable
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Authoritative

MEANING

ChiefLeader

ORIGIN

Scottish

ETYMOLOGY

From Old English 'thegn', meaning a noble or free retainer of a king or lord

CULTURAL NOTES

Historically, a Thain was a noble rank in early medieval England and Scotland, often serving as a regional leader or lord.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

In historical Scotland, a Thain was akin to an earl, serving under the king with responsibilities for local governance.

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FAQs About Thain

The name Thain means "chief, leader" in English.
Thain has Scottish origins. From Old English 'thegn', meaning a noble or free retainer of a king or lord
Thain is pronounced thayn (thayn). It has 1 syllable.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Thain include Ty, Tay.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Thain include Ewan, Fiona, Isla, Lachlan.
The most common spelling is Thain. Alternative spellings include Thaine, Thayne.