Shadow

Q: Is Shadow a boy or girl name?

Shadow is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #34401, and as a boy name it ranks #6424.

Q: How popular is the name Shadow?

Shadow is ranked #34401 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-AD-oh ]

Girl Name #34,401 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shadow is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AD-oh.

Parents who love the name Shadow often also consider Demetres, Keshi, .

Popularity Over Time

#34,401

Current Rank

Peaked 1989 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #34,401
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Shaddai #3923

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie Shadie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Boy Name

Shadow is also used as a boy name, ranked #6424.

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Similar Names

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Donte Girl Latin Akeisha Girl Arabic Demetres Girl Greek Demica Girl Greek Comfort Girl Old French/Latin Tyhisha Girl Arabic/American

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow

Is Shadow a boy or girl name?

Shadow is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #34401. As a boy name, it is ranked #6424. Shadow is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Shadow?

Shadow is pronounced sh-AD-oh.

How popular is the name Shadow?

Shadow is currently ranked #34401 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shadow?

Common nicknames for Shadow include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shadie.

Is Shadow a common or rare name?

Shadow is an uncommon name, ranked #34401 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shadow

Shadow is a girl name .

Is Shadow a boy or girl name? Shadow is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #34,401 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,424. Shadow is more commonly used as a boy name.

Shadow is currently ranked #34,401 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Shadow include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shadie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Shadow include Shaddai . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.