Shannon

Female

Meaning

Wise in Irish.

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/ʃænən/

Traits associated with the name Shannon:

Dogs named Shannon tend to be loving, loyal, good-natured, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Shannon?

Naming your dog Shannon likely says that you have a strong connection to the name and that it has some special meaning to you. It could also indicate that you have a strong sense of loyalty and commitment, as Shannon is a name that is often associated with loyalty and faithfulness.

Is Shannon a good dog name?

Shannon has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Shannon isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

2,062
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1,492
New York City Dog Name Database
964
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Shannon is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Shannon was, in the past month, the 1659th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of October 2024, Shannon is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Shannon was viewed 0 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Shannon's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Shannon is most adored in Minnesota, Michigan and New York.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Delaware, Illinois and Washington.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Shannon.

Most popular breeds named Shannon:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Shetland Sheepdog
  4. Doberman Pinscher
  5. Chihuahua

Shannon is found in these categories:

intelligent dog names
intelligent

Shannon means "wise river", symbolizing wisdom and knowledge.

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from a Gaelic term, often linked to old river names.

irish dog names
irish

Derived from an Irish river, often used as a female first name.

Dog names like Shannon:

God Is Gracious
Wisdom.
Fairy tale
Brilliance and intelligence.
Smart and shrewd.
Agnes Reversed
Shannon dog name meaning

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