Shannda
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Shannda
Shannda is a modern English name derived from Shannon, which comes from the Irish Gaelic "Sionan," meaning "wise river" or "old river," referring to Ireland's River Shannon.
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Etymology
Shannda is a modern English name derived from Shannon, which comes from the Irish Gaelic "Sionan," meaning "wise river" or "old river," referring to Ireland's River Shannon. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in America and Ireland, with no specific religious association; it emerged as a given name in the 20th century as part of the trend of using surnames and place names as first names.
Shannda currently ranks #8,612 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.
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