Shaunda
Shaunda Origin and Meaning
Shaunda appears to be a modern variant of Shanda or possibly derived from Shaun with a feminine suffix. The name likely emerged in the United States in the mid-to-late 20th century. It gained modest usage during the 1970s and 1980s, though it never reached widespread popularity. The '-da' ending follows a pattern seen in many feminine names created during this period. Linguistically, it may relate to the masculine name Shaun (an anglicized form of John, meaning 'God is gracious') combined with a feminizing suffix. The name saw its peak usage in the United States during the early 1980s but has since declined in popularity. Variations include Shonda, Shaunda, and Shaanda, suggesting some flexibility in spelling while maintaining similar pronunciation.