Name meaning
Shannon
may mean “old river”
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Unisex, any gender
- Used in
- Irish, English
- Say it
- SHAN-on
- Letters
- 7
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Shannon comes from the river Shannon, Irish Sionainn, linked to a river goddess. The name is often read as old one or old river; this is not certain.
Roots
Irish Sionainn (uncertain).
Shannon name FAQ
What does the name Shannon mean?
Shannon may mean “old river”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Irish Sionainn (uncertain).
Where does the name Shannon come from?
Shannon is of Irish origin. Today it is used in Irish, English families.
How do you pronounce Shannon?
Shannon is usually pronounced SHAN-on.
Is Shannon a boy's or a girl's name?
Shannon is unisex, any gender.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.