Shannon-Leigh
Irish-English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Shannon-Leigh
Shannon-Leigh is a compound name combining Shannon, derived from the Irish name Síonann (the goddess of the River Shannon) meaning "wise river" or "old river," with Leigh, an English surname from Old English "leah" meaning "clearing" or "meadow." The hyphenated combination emerged primarily in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom from the late 20th century onward, reflecting the modern trend of blended given names with no significant historical or religious tradition.
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Etymology
Shannon-Leigh is a compound name combining Shannon, derived from the Irish name Síonann (the goddess of the River Shannon) meaning "wise river" or "old river," with Leigh, an English surname from Old English "leah" meaning "clearing" or "meadow." The hyphenated combination emerged primarily in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom from the late 20th century onward, reflecting the modern trend of blended given names with no significant historical or religious tradition.
Shannon-Leigh currently ranks #3,667 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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