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Origin: British

Meaning: Countryman; Rustic villager; Peasant

Paine is a gender-neutral name of Latin and Old English origins. While it may look like just one letter off from “pain,” there’s no need to worry—this name’s meaning is a lot gentler than it sounds. A variant spelling of Payne, it comes name comes from the Old English word paien, and can translate to “countryman,” “rustic villager” or “peasant.” This is sure to be the name that connects baby to the beauty of the pastoral earth. As baby grows up in the countryside or explores different farmlands, the name Paine will always help them appreciate their roots.