Thane means a free retainer of anglo-Saxon lord, specifically an aristocrat who held lands and performed military service for the king. A Thane was a nobleman or aristocrat in Anglo-Saxon England who held lands and served a lord, rather than being a feudal lord himself. Thane symbolizes nobility and leadership, reflecting its historical context as a title for a free retainer of anglo-Saxon lord. It has become a popular choice for baby boys, reflecting a desire to embrace Scottish heritage or to bestow a name that signifies tradition and uniqueness.
