Magne (surname)
| Magne | |
|---|---|
| Family name | |
| Meaning |
"great"; or a reference to areas in France |
| Region of origin | France |
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-Sèvres 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
References
- ↑ "Surname: Magne". surnamedb.com. Retrieved 2008-01-16.