Sloane Name Meaning & Origin
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The name Sloane is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Sluagháin,' meaning 'descendant of Sluaghán,' which is believed to be a personal name possibly meaning 'expedition' or 'raid.' It has been adopted as a given name in English-speaking countries, especially in the United States and Ireland, and is used for both males and females.
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Irish (Celtic) 74% -
American (Anglo-American) 16% -
British (Anglo-Saxon) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Sloane
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Sloane
Famous individuals named Sloane include Sloane Stephens, an American professional tennis player; Sloane Peterson, a fictional character played by Emma Stone in the film 'Easy A'; and Sloane Crosley, an American writer and humorist.
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Sloane in the US (SSA Data):
Sloane Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.