Shannen

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Shannen

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Names related to Shannen: Shannon, Shannyn

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Origin of the name Shannon:

Anglicized form of the Irish Seanán, which is a diminutive of sean (old, wise). Alternatively, Shannon can be a borrowing of the name of the longest river in Ireland. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic sean (old) and abhann (river).

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Shannen Noll, He is a male but 'Shannen' can be used for either genders.
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