Shaunice

Hebrew

"God is gracious"

Shaunice Origin and Meaning

The name Shaunice is a girl's name.

Shaunice is a modern feminine given name that appears to combine elements of other established names. It likely incorporates the 'Sha-' prefix found in names like Shawn and Shannon with the '-nice' ending from names like Bernice or Eunice. This type of combinatory naming became increasingly popular in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. Shaunice first appears in U.S. naming records during this period, with peak usage in the 1980s-1990s. The name has a melodic quality with its soft consonants and long vowel sounds. While not among the most common given names, Shaunice has maintained consistent usage since its emergence. The name is pronounced shuh-NEESE or SHAW-neese, depending on regional speech patterns.