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Sloane
Meaning: descendant of Sluaghadhán (from sluagh, 'host, army') · Origin: Irish · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
From the Irish surname Ó Sluagháin. London's Sloane Square gives it a polished image.
Nicknames
Slo
Variants & related names
Sloan
Sloane name art
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FAQ
What does the name Sloane mean?
Sloane means “descendant of Sluaghadhán (from sluagh, 'host, army')”. It comes from Irish.
Is Sloane a popular name?
Yes — Sloane has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Sloane?
Slo.
What are other forms of Sloane?
Sloan.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.