Shannon

Colors Related to this Name: Blue, Gray

Qualities Related to this Name: Pratical, Dependable

Popularity: This is a very popular name in the US. Ranking #920 in 2013 and #1018 in 2014.

Meaning

In English

Meaning(s):

-The longest river in the British Isles, which flows through Ireland into the Atlantic Ocean.

-(chiefly US) ( male name -comes from the last names language-), from the last name or from the river.

-( female name -comes from the place names language-) that comes from the river; first used in the USA in early 20th century, and only recently in Ireland.

-(last name -comes from the Irish language-) of Irish origin, variant of Shanahan, anglicised from (Ó Seanaigh descendant of a person named Old).

In Manx

Meaning(s):

-The Shannon River