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By Grace Royal · Jul 2026

Shanahan

OriginIrish
Meaning"the wise one"
GenderBoy
NB Rank#17184

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Famous Shanahans

  • Shanahan Sanitoa

    American Samoan Olympic sprinter

  • Michael Edward "Mike" Shanahan

    American NFL coach

Shanahan in pop culture

  • Rosemary Shanahan

    from movie "Shallow Hal" played by Gwyneth Paltrow

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