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By Linda Rosenkrantz · Jul 2026

SHEN-an or SHA-nawn

Senan

OriginIrish
Meaning"little old one"
GenderBoy
NB Rank#1004

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The name Senan peaked for boys at #7053 in 2018.

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#38🇮🇪 Ireland#1004🫐 Nameberry

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