Shannon

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    Origin:
  • Irish: Old and wise; from the Shannon, the longest river and chief waterway of Ireland
Popularity:
How popular is Shannon? Here's how many babies were named Shannon over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Alternate Spellings:
Shanahan   •   Shannen
Famous Namesakes:
Astronaut Shannon Lucid, Gymnast Shannon Miller, Actress Shannen Doherty
Syllables:
2
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