Sloane

Sloane Meaning and Origin

The name Sloane is a unisex name meaning “raider” and is of Irish origin. It originated as a surname and gradually gained popularity as a given name. Sloane is derived from an Irish surname, which in turn originated from the Gaelic word “sluagh,” meaning “raiding party” or “warrior.” The name was originally associated with the Irish warrior class. In recent years, Sloane has gained popularity as a given name for girls in the United States and other English-speaking countries. It entered the top 1000 names in the United States in the 1990s and has been steadily climbing in popularity since then. The name Sloane has made appearances in popular culture. For instance, in the 1986 film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” one of the main characters is named Sloane Peterson, played by Mia Sara.

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