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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. Beverlee95%
  2. Ailene93%
  3. Elwyn93%
  4. Orie93%
  5. Ozell92%
  6. Matilde92%
  7. Charlsie91%
  8. Delfina91%
  9. Elza91%
  10. Vernal91%

Bottom 10

  1. Werner43%
  2. Hildegarde48%
  3. Ernst50%
  4. Gaston50%
  5. Otho50%
  6. Durward52%
  7. Toy52%
  8. Gerold53%
  9. Enos53%
  10. Leeroy54%

Love potential for Shannie

Top 10

  1. Marylee94%
  2. Annamae92%
  3. Charolette91%
  4. Alvera91%
  5. Reatha91%
  6. Willene90%
  7. Louvenia90%
  8. Mallie89%
  9. Arletta89%
  10. Antonina88%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Werner42%
  3. Eris42%
  4. Judge42%
  5. Wm42%
  6. Verl42%
  7. Wyman42%
  8. Cloyd42%
  9. Mcarthur43%
  10. Toy43%

Professional potential for Shannie

Top 10

  1. Loma83%
  2. Oneida82%
  3. Melton78%
  4. Arlin78%
  5. Vester78%
  6. Arvil78%
  7. Norwood78%
  8. Ewell78%
  9. Jeraldine77%
  10. Louvenia77%

Bottom 10

  1. Cipriano42%
  2. Anastacio42%
  3. Cleon42%
  4. Eris42%
  5. Arla42%
  6. Christ42%
  7. Queenie42%
  8. Armida42%
  9. Eda42%
  10. Ignatius42%

Crush potential for Shannie

Top 10

  1. Beverlee96%
  2. Madie96%
  3. Ailene96%
  4. Queenie96%
  5. Monnie96%
  6. Rosaline95%
  7. Madlyn95%
  8. Candelario95%
  9. Glennie95%
  10. Marylee95%

Bottom 10

  1. Werner42%
  2. Hildegarde45%
  3. Otho50%
  4. Donato52%
  5. Wm54%
  6. Enos55%
  7. Durward57%
  8. Sigrid57%
  9. Wyman58%
  10. Genoveva58%
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