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Shannie

Unisex Name day: January 14 In French: Shannon
Shannie is a short form of Shannon: on birth records it is written Shannon (347,406 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Shannon page.
Origin: Irish (Gaelic). Meaning: wise one / the ancient one (from the River Shannon).
From Old Irish Sinann, the name of the river goddess, traditionally linked to 'sen' (old, ancient, wise), giving the sense of 'the old/wise one'.

Name day for Shannie

January 14

Why this day? Shannie is a short form of Shannon, and shares its name day.

Shannie is celebrated in the United States on January 14.

The story of the name Shannie

Shannie is a short form of Shannon. It keeps its origin (Irish (Gaelic)) and meaning — wise one / the ancient one (from the River Shannon), and shares its name day, January 14.

On birth records, Shannie is rarely written as such: the Shannies are Shannons (347,406 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Shannon page.

Frequently asked questions about Shannie

What does Shannie mean?

Shannie is a short form of Shannon, which means wise one / the ancient one (from the River Shannon).

When is Shannie's name day?

January 14, together with Shannon: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Shannie a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Shannon.

Shannie's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Shannie

Top 10

  1. Ilona96%
  2. Delaine92%
  3. Bronwyn91%
  4. Pamelia90%
  5. Glennis90%
  6. Laurice90%
  7. Luana89%
  8. Debbi89%
  9. Jacquelyne89%
  10. Avon89%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree45%
  2. Butch47%
  3. Helga50%
  4. Cyndi54%
  5. Rock55%
  6. Mikki56%
  7. Flint57%
  8. Sid58%
  9. Sal59%
  10. Vic59%

Love potential for Shannie

Top 10

  1. Lanita92%
  2. Marylynn91%
  3. Rosann91%
  4. Hermelinda90%
  5. Glendora90%
  6. Loriann88%
  7. Lannie88%
  8. Sanjuanita88%
  9. Dayle87%
  10. Joette87%

Bottom 10

  1. Rand42%
  2. Rolf42%
  3. Flint42%
  4. Cleve42%
  5. Helga42%
  6. Sid42%
  7. Butch42%
  8. Rich43%
  9. Geary43%
  10. Micky44%

Professional potential for Shannie

Top 10

  1. Gwenda79%
  2. Linn78%
  3. Fredia78%
  4. Georgine77%
  5. Laurice77%
  6. Ruthanne77%
  7. Jacquelyne77%
  8. Dayle77%
  9. Janise75%
  10. Pamelia75%

Bottom 10

  1. Randie42%
  2. Flint42%
  3. Arnita42%
  4. Lita42%
  5. Brion42%
  6. Drusilla42%
  7. Fonda42%
  8. Eartha42%
  9. Jaye42%
  10. Drucilla42%

Crush potential for Shannie

Top 10

  1. Teddie96%
  2. Ilona96%
  3. Teresita95%
  4. Lanita94%
  5. Lisha94%
  6. Pamelia93%
  7. Laurette93%
  8. Lissa93%
  9. Marylynn93%
  10. Doretta93%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree45%
  2. Helga52%
  3. Butch59%
  4. Theresia60%
  5. Georgine62%
  6. Cleophus62%
  7. Flint63%
  8. Lenwood64%
  9. Les64%
  10. Len64%
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