| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | "great"; or a reference to areas in France |
| Region of origin | France |
Magne or Magné 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 "Magné" in Deux-Sèvres and Vienne.[1]
Magne is found in the compound name of the Frankish ruler Charlemagne, "Carolus Magnus" in Latin, "Charles the Great" in English.
People with the surname include:
- Antonin Magne (1904–1983), French cyclist
- Frédéric Magné (born 1969), French track cyclist
- Olivier Magne (born 1973), French rugby union footballer
- Xavier Magne, French Navy officer
See also
References
- ↑ "Surname: Magne". surnamedb.com. Retrieved 6 January 2008.
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