Meanings
proper noun
- A surname from Middle English.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Origin
Topographic surname from lane.
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Cite this entry
APA
Layne. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Layne
MLA
“Layne.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Layne. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Layne,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Layne.
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