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Shannen is an Irish name traditionally used for girls. It is a variant spelling of Shannon, which means 'old river' or 'wise river'.
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Both Shannen and Rowan have nature-inspired origins (ash tree and rowan tree respectively) and share a similar strong yet elegant sound.
Both names have Celtic roots and evoke a sense of strength, beauty, and mythology, creating a cohesive sibling set with a shared cultural background.
Similar to Maeve, Saoirse (pronounced Seer-sha) shares the Irish origin and strong yet feminine quality that complements Shannen well.