Continuing the baby name of the day marathon (lol), the next baby name is Siobhan.
SIOBHAN
Gender: Feminine
Usage: Irish
Pronounced: shi-VAWN
Irish form of Jehanne, a Norman French variant of JEANNE.
Siobhan is another Irish form of Joan meaning "God is gracious." A popular name in Ireland where the anglicised versions are often used. Siobhan McKenna, an Irish actress who died in 1986, was considered by many as a woman who personified all that was good about being Irish.
Siobhan first appears on the SS list in 1979 at the number 629 spot. It lost favor over the next decade and in 1987 was at the number 911 spot. After 1987 Siobhan fell off the list and has never returned. Siobhan only enjoyed nine years in the top 1000.
I personally have loved the name Siobhan for years. Said shi-VAWN, the name is more popularly used in the US when spelled Chevonne. I prefer the traditional Irish spelling myself. It has character, origin, charm and grace. The Gaelic language is fabulously rich and full. A very round delightfully musical language.
Siobhan is a fabulously beautiful rare name. It's elegant and sweet. The name is quite uncommon in the US, but very popular in Ireland. Siobhan has been a favorite of mine for a very long time, and though most people I've shared this name with give me a strange double take (esp when they see the spelling), I find it a very refreshing change from all the Emma's, and Isabella's, and lord knows what else. I think parents seeking a rare and unique name would do well to look to traditional Irish names for something different. None of those misspelled trendy names- Ahliveeah is still Olivia, even if you spell it jacked up, and there is nothing unique about a common name misspelled to the point of ridiculousness.
Siobhan conjures images of emerald green fields, and castles by dark lochs. Cliche of me? Perhaps, but it's a romantic image that I adore. So I will hold true my picture of the romantic Siobhan.
First/Middle names for Siobhan I find can be from any origin and style. Everything from the common to the elaborate seem to flow well w/this name. Some examples of First/Middles for Siobhan might be:
Siobhan Corinne
Siobhan Kelsey
Siobhan Emmeline
Siobhan Eve
Siobhan Sarah
Siobhan Madeleine
Siobhan Clara
Siobhan Lola
Siobhan Anastasia
Leila Siobhan
Marissa Siobhan
Rose Siobhan
Natalie Siobhan
Lydia Siobhan
Elise Siobhan
Cora Siobhan
Evangeline Siobhan
Alternatives for Siobhan might be (and this is based on SOUND, not particularly spelling):
Shahan
Shannon
Shalan
Shalom
Shania
Shanna
Sharee
Sharla
Sharon
Shauna
Shelby
Sheena
Sheri
Sheryl
Shirley
Cherie
Cheryl
Chevonne
Some of the alternatives are a bit of a stretch and I'm really not all that fond of the -sh- sound names other than the more classic sounding ones like Sharon, Shannon, Cheryl and Shirley. For public opinion on the name Siobhan please visit the question I asked about it on Y!A.
SIOBHAN
Gender: Feminine
Usage: Irish
Pronounced: shi-VAWN
Irish form of Jehanne, a Norman French variant of JEANNE.
Siobhan is another Irish form of Joan meaning "God is gracious." A popular name in Ireland where the anglicised versions are often used. Siobhan McKenna, an Irish actress who died in 1986, was considered by many as a woman who personified all that was good about being Irish.
Siobhan first appears on the SS list in 1979 at the number 629 spot. It lost favor over the next decade and in 1987 was at the number 911 spot. After 1987 Siobhan fell off the list and has never returned. Siobhan only enjoyed nine years in the top 1000.
I personally have loved the name Siobhan for years. Said shi-VAWN, the name is more popularly used in the US when spelled Chevonne. I prefer the traditional Irish spelling myself. It has character, origin, charm and grace. The Gaelic language is fabulously rich and full. A very round delightfully musical language.
Siobhan is a fabulously beautiful rare name. It's elegant and sweet. The name is quite uncommon in the US, but very popular in Ireland. Siobhan has been a favorite of mine for a very long time, and though most people I've shared this name with give me a strange double take (esp when they see the spelling), I find it a very refreshing change from all the Emma's, and Isabella's, and lord knows what else. I think parents seeking a rare and unique name would do well to look to traditional Irish names for something different. None of those misspelled trendy names- Ahliveeah is still Olivia, even if you spell it jacked up, and there is nothing unique about a common name misspelled to the point of ridiculousness.
Siobhan conjures images of emerald green fields, and castles by dark lochs. Cliche of me? Perhaps, but it's a romantic image that I adore. So I will hold true my picture of the romantic Siobhan.
First/Middle names for Siobhan I find can be from any origin and style. Everything from the common to the elaborate seem to flow well w/this name. Some examples of First/Middles for Siobhan might be:
Siobhan Corinne
Siobhan Kelsey
Siobhan Emmeline
Siobhan Eve
Siobhan Sarah
Siobhan Madeleine
Siobhan Clara
Siobhan Lola
Siobhan Anastasia
Leila Siobhan
Marissa Siobhan
Rose Siobhan
Natalie Siobhan
Lydia Siobhan
Elise Siobhan
Cora Siobhan
Evangeline Siobhan
Alternatives for Siobhan might be (and this is based on SOUND, not particularly spelling):
Shahan
Shannon
Shalan
Shalom
Shania
Shanna
Sharee
Sharla
Sharon
Shauna
Shelby
Sheena
Sheri
Sheryl
Shirley
Cherie
Cheryl
Chevonne
Some of the alternatives are a bit of a stretch and I'm really not all that fond of the -sh- sound names other than the more classic sounding ones like Sharon, Shannon, Cheryl and Shirley. For public opinion on the name Siobhan please visit the question I asked about it on Y!A.
Over all Siobhan is a sweet under used name in the US. It pairs beautifully with many different styles of first/middle names and will age brilliantly on a baby into adulthood. I find Siobhan a diamond in the rough type of name.
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