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Sheehan

OriginIrish
Meaning"peaceful"
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Sheehan as a girl's name
NB Rank#7060

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About Sheehan

The name Sheehan peaked for boys at #5397 in 1983. Sheehan is occasionally used for girls in 1989.

Famous Sheehans

  • Sheehan Donoghue

    American politician from Wisconsin

  • Robert Sheehan

    Irish actor (best known for playing Nathan in British TV show Misfits)

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Names Meaning Peace: From Axel to Zuelia

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