Old, wise river
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Shannon is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Old, wise river". Listed origin: Irish.
SHAN-un
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Shannon is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Old, wise river". Listed origin: Irish.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is SHAN-un. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Shannon. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Sha. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Shannon Rose, Shannon Grace, Shannon Marie, Shannon Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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