Shannen
SHAN-en
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
2,071
Peak Year
#225 in 1993
First Recorded
1961
Style
Modern & Trendy, Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Shannen is an Irish name, a variation of Shannon, referring to the longest river in Ireland, the River Shannon.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Shannen Doherty
American actress known for 90210 and Charmed
Shannen Fields
American actress, primarily in Christian films
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