Caine is a

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

of several different origins. In many cases it is a variation of the surname ''

Cain Cain ''Káïn''; ar, قابيل/قايين, Qābīl/Qāyīn is a Biblical figure in the Book of Genesis within Abrahamic religions. He is the elder brother of Abel, and the firstborn son of Adam and Eve, the first couple within the Bible. He wa ...

''. When the surname is of French origin, in some cases it is derived from a derogatory

nickname A nickname is a substitute for the proper name of a familiar person, place or thing. Commonly used to express affection, a form of endearment, and sometimes amusement, it can also be used to express defamation of character. As a concept, it is ...

for someone with a bad temper - from the French ''caigne'' "bitch". Notable people with the surname include: *

Hall Caine Sir Thomas Henry Hall Caine (14 May 1853 – 31 August 1931), usually known as Hall Caine, was a British novelist, dramatist, short story writer, poet and critic of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Caine's popularity during ...

, British novelist and playwright *

Hugh Le Caine Hugh Le Caine (May 27, 1914 – July 3, 1977) was a Canadian physicist, composer, and instrument builder. Le Caine was brought up in Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay) in northwestern Ontario. At a young age, he began making musical instruments. In yo ...

, Canadian physicist, composer and instrument builder *

Jeffrey Caine Jeffrey Caine (born 1944) is a British screenwriter. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2005 for ''The Constant Gardener''. He was educated at the University of Sussex and the University of Leeds , motto ...

, British writer and actor *

Jonathan Caine, Baron Caine Jonathan Michael Caine, Baron Caine (born 1966, Leeds) is a British Member of the House of Lords and a former political aide (or " SPAD") who served six Secretaries of State. Education and career Caine grew up in Leeds in the 1970s, and was ...

, political aide *

Marti Caine Marti Caine, born Lynne Denise Shepherd (26 January 1945 – 4 November 1995), was an English comedian, actress, dancer, presenter, singer, and writer, who first came to national attention by winning the television talent show ''New Faces'' in 1 ...

, (1945–1995), English comedian and singer *

Martin Caine Martin Leonard Caine (November 17, 1883 – April 7, 1953) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Villanova College—now known as Villanova University—in 1903. He compiled a record of 2–2 wh ...

, American college football head coach *

Michael Caine Sir Michael Caine (born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite; 14 March 1933) is an English actor. Known for his distinctive Cockney accent, he has appeared in more than 160 films in a career spanning seven decades, and is considered a British film ico ...

, British film actor * Natalie Caine (1909–2008), also known by her married name Natalie James, English oboist *

Rachel Caine Rachel Caine was the pen name of Roxanne Longstreet Conrad (April 27, 1962 – November 1, 2020) who was an American writer of science fiction, fantasy, mystery, suspense, and horror novels. Personal life Conrad grew up in West Texas and gradu ...

(1962-2020), pen name of Roxanne Longstreet Conrad, an American writer of science fiction stories *

Rebecca Caine Rebecca Caine (born 25 November 1959) is a Canadian soprano, and musical theatre performer. Life and career Caine was born in Toronto, Ontario and studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. She is the daughter of Australian s ...

, Canadian opera singer *

Shakira Caine Shakira, Lady Caine, (née Baksh; born 23 February 1947) is a Guyanese former actress and fashion model. She is married to English actor Michael Caine. Early life Shakira was born on 23 February 1947 in British Guiana (present-day Guyana) to ...

, Guyanese model, married to Michael Caine * Stanley Caine (1936–2013), English actor *

Trudi Le Caine Trudi Le Caine, CM (née Gertrude Janowski) (1911 – September 5, 1999) was an arts patron involved with local and national arts initiatives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Born in Passau, Bavaria, she spent her youth in Teplitz-Schönau/Tepli ...

(''née'' Janowski), an arts patron, wife of Hugh Le Caine * William Caine, Governor-general of Hong Kong 1854–1859 *

William Sproston Caine William Sproston Caine (26 March 1842 – 17 March 1903) was a British politician and temperance advocate. Biography Caine was born at Seacombe, Cheshire, and was the eldest surviving son of Nathaniel Caine, a metal merchant from Cheshire, and w ...

(1842–1903), British politician and Temperance advocate

In fiction

Kwai Chang Caine Kwai Chang Caine () is a fictional character and the protagonist of the American Broadcasting Company, ABC 1972–1975 action-adventure western television series ''Kung Fu (1972 TV series), Kung Fu''. He has been portrayed by David Carradine as ...

, main character on the television series ''

Kung Fu Chinese martial arts, often called by the umbrella terms kung fu (; ), kuoshu () or wushu (), are multiple fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in Greater China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common ...

'' * Alastair Caine, a demon on the television series ''

Charmed ''Charmed'' is an American fantasy drama television series created by Constance M. Burge and produced by Aaron Spelling and his production company Spelling Television, with Brad Kern serving as showrunner. The series was originally broadcast ...

'' * Virgil Caine, protagonist of The Band song ''

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" is a song written by Robbie Robertson and originally recorded by the Canadian-American roots rock group the Band in 1969 and released on their eponymous second album. Levon Helm provided the lead vocals. ...

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