Shannon

Meaning

“from the River Shannon (Sionainn), named for a goddess; sometimes glossed 'possessor of wisdom'”

Source

Cultural Notes

Shannon derives from the River Shannon the longest river in Ireland whose name comes from the Old Irish Sinann.

Popularity

Famous People Named Shannon

• •Shannon Elizabeth (actress), Shannen Doherty (actress)

Variants & Spellings

• Shanon, Shannyn