Shanon is a classic moniker that is considered a variation of the name Shannon. Derived from the Irish name Shannon, which is associated with the River Shannon, the longest river in Ireland, Shanon means 'wise river' and is sometimes interpreted as 'ancient river.' The name has been used as an occupational name for people working with straw or living near the River Shannon. Shanon gained popularity in the 1970s. The name has ties to Irish mythology, with Sionann being the granddaughter of Lir, the sea god, who ventured to Connla’s Well and was swept away by the flood. Shanon is pronounced ‘SHAN-ən’ in English-speaking populations.
