Shawnessy
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Shawnessy is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Shawnessy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 23 babies have been named Shawnessy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shawnessy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #45,478 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #45,478
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shawnessy
Shawnessy is a girl name .
Shawnessy is currently ranked #45,478 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shawnessy include Sha, Shaw, Shawy, Shawie, Shawn, Shawny, Shawnie, Ssy, Ssyie, Essy, Shy, and Shie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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