BABY NAMES · GIRL
Shannon
Means “old, ancient”
Irish origin
Shannon comes from the River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland.
NAME NUMBER
4
A name that carries calm strength and solid roots.
SWEET NICKNAMES
Shan
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Shannon means "old, ancient". It is a girl's name of Irish origin.
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