Shade or dark image cast by an object
Derived from the Old English word 'sceadu', referring to the dark area produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface. As a name, it suggests a mysterious, protective, or inseparable companion. It has transitioned from a common pet name to a rare, edgy choice for children in the 21st century.
About 15 boys were named Shadow in 2025.
Anti-hero rival to Sonic the Hedgehog · Sonic Adventure 2
Protagonist of the novel and TV series American Gods · American Gods
Powerful sorceress and antagonist · She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
