What is "magne"

Magné may refer to the following places in France:

• Magné, Deux-Sèvres, a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department
• Magné, Vienne, a commune in the Vienne department

Magne is a Norwegian masculine given name of Norse origin, meaning "fierce warrior". People with the name include:

• Magne Aarøen (1944 - 2003), Norwegian politician
• Magne Furuholmen (born November 1, 1962, Oslo), is best known as the guitarist/keyboardist in a-ha
• Magne Havnå(1963 – 2004), Norwegian professional boxer
• Magne Hoseth (born 1980), Norwegian footballer
• Magne Johansen (born 1965), Norwegian ski jumper
• Magne Lerheim (1929 - 1994), Norwegian politician
• Magne Lystad (1932 - 1999), Norwegian orienteer
• Magne Myrmo (born 1943), Norwegian cross-country skier
• Magne Skodvin (1915 - 2004), Norwegian historian
• Magne Sturød (born 1979), Norwegian footballer
• Magne Thomassen (born 1941), Norwegian speed skater

Magne is a French language surname. Its origin is ambiguous, either derived from the Scandinavian language given name Magnus (meaning "great"), or a locational surname from "Magne" in Deux-Sèvres and Vienne. People with the surname include:

• Antonin Magne (1904–1983), French cyclist
• Olivier Magne (born 1973), French rugby union footballer
• Xavier Magne, French Navy officer