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Shannon name meaning
Last Name
46k
in the U.S.
in 2010
46k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Shannon mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Shannon
User Submitted Origins
Irish
62%
English
28%
Gaelic
11%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Australia, the name Shannon is of Irish origin and means "Little Old Wise One".
- According to a user from Arizona, U.S., the name Shannon is of Irish origin and means "The name Shannon means 'Little old wise one', or in some other cases, rarely, 'Possessor of Wisdom'".
- According to a user from Alabama, U.S., the name Shannon is of Irish origin and means "The name Shannon means smart,old and wise one,happy Irish".
- According to 2 people from the United States and Zimbabwe, the name Shannon is of Gaelic origin and means "Little wise one".
- A user from Michigan, U.S. says the name Shannon means "One that is small and wise".
- A user from Illinois, U.S. says the name Shannon is of English origin and means "Wise one".
- A submission from the United States says the name Shannon means "In Irish, the name Shannon means little wise owl. It is also known to mean that God is gracious".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Shannon means "Old and wise" and is of English origin.
- A user from Illinois, U.S. says the name Shannon is of Gaelic origin and means "Small and wise".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Shannon is of Celtic origin and means "Small, wise".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001)
Wiktionary
- The longest river in the British Isles, which flows through Ireland into the Atlantic Ocean
- A town in Ireland at the mouth of that river, and its nearby international airport.
- A sea area, to the west of Ireland, centred on the estuary of this river.
- A small town in Horowhenua District, North Island, New Zealand.
- A surname of Irish origin, variant of Shanahan, anglicised from Ó Seanaigh (“descendant of a person named Old”).
- (chiefly US) A male given name transferred from the surname or place name (from the river).
- A female given name transferred from the place name (from the river); first used in the USA in early 20th century, and only recently in Ireland.
Shannon was also found in the following language(s): Manx
Notable Persons Named Shannon
Notable Persons Named Shannon
Shay Mitchell
Shay Mitchell is an actor, model (people), entrepreneurship, author, actress, model, and entrepreneur. She has been prominent since 2009. Shay was given the name Shannon Ashley Mitchell on April 10th, 1987 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Shannon Briggs
Shannon Briggs is a boxer. Shannon was born on December 4th, 1971 in New York, United States.
Shannon Elizabeth
Shannon Elizabeth is an actress and model. She was most prominent from 1996 to present. Shannon was given the name Shannon Elizabeth Fadal in Houston.
Shannon Woodward
Shannon Woodward is an actress. She was most active from 1991 to present. Shannon was given the name Shannon Marie Woodward on December 17th, 1984 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Shannon Lee
Shannon Lee is an actor. She has had major accomplishments since 1993.
Shannyn Sossamon
Shannyn Sossamon is an actress, dancer, model, and musician. She was most prominent from 1995 to present. Shannyn was given the name Shannon Marie Kahololani Sossamon on October 3rd, 1978 in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Shannon
Notable Persons With the Last Name Shannon
Michael Shannon
Michael Shannon is an actor and musician. He was most active from 1991 to present. Michael was given the name Michael Corbett Shannon on August 7th, 1974 in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Claude Shannon
Claude Shannon was a scientist in the fields of mathematics and electronic engineering. Claude was born on April 30th, 1916 in Petoskey, Michigan, U.S. He died on April 30th, 1916.
Molly Shannon
Molly Shannon is a comedian. Molly was given the name Molly Helen Shannon on September 16th, 1964 in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
Del Shannon
Del Shannon was a rock music and country music singer-songwriter. He plays Guitar and Vocals. He was most prominent from 1958 to 1990. Del was given the name Charles Weedon Westover on December 30th, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Del is also known as Charlie Johnson. He passed away on February 8th, 1990.
Shannon
Shannon is a singing, actor, singer, and actress. Shannon was given the name Shannon Williams Lees on May 26th, 1998 in London.
Kristina and Karissa Shannon
Kristina was born on October 2nd, 1989 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
- Tommy ShannonMusician
- Polly ShannonActress
- Colleen Shannon
- Mike ShannonBaseball Player
- Thomas ShannonCounselor of the United States Department of State
- Harry ShannonActor
- David ShannonWriter
- Jim ShannonFor Strangford
- James A. Shannon
- Ryan ShannonHockey Player
- James ShannonMassachusetts Attorney General
- Paul ShannonActor
- TW ShannonSpeaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
- David John Shannon
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Shannon | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 75.16% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 19.51% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.40% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.03% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.36% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Shannon
People with the last name Shannon are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Shannon
| #124 | Most Popular Girl Names |
| #11 | Unisex Names |