The nameShanon
Shanon is a girl's name, a variant of Shannon.
- Girl's name
- Irish
Meaning
Like Shannon, it comes from the name of Ireland's longest river, linked to a goddess of Irish mythology.
Origin
Irish, through Shannon.
History
In France, Shanon appeared in the early 1990s, peaked at the end of that decade, stayed in use in the 2000s and 2010s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Shanon
Shanon in France
Shanon was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 530 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Shanon. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 1997. Half of all babies named Shanon in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Shanon in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shanon mean?
Like Shannon, it comes from the name of Ireland's longest river, linked to a goddess of Irish mythology.
What is the origin of the name Shanon?
Irish, through Shannon.
Is Shanon a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanon is a girl's name.