Magne (surname)
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For other uses, see Magne.
Magne |
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Meaning | "great"; or a reference to areas in France |
Region of origin | France |
Popularity | Behind the Name |
Wikipedia articles | All pages beginning with Magne |
Magne is a French language surname. Its origin is ambiguous, either derived from the Scandinavian language given name Magnus (meaning "great"), or a locational surname from "Magne" in Deux-Sevres and Vienne. People with the surname include:[1]
- Antonin Magne (1904 – 1983), French cyclist
- Olivier Magne (born 1973), French rugby union footballer
- Xavier Magne, French Navy officer
[edit] References
- ^ Surname: Magne. surnamedb.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-16.