Wise river
Derived from the name of the longest river in Ireland, the River Shannon. It is associated with Sionna, a goddess in Irish mythology who sought the Salmon of Wisdom. While it was a top 20 name in the 1970s, it has since become a rare vintage choice for modern parents.
About 75 girls were named Shannon in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Shannon — far less common.
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