Senán

A Top 100 choice in Ireland and Northern Ireland, Senán was the name of a famed 6th-century monk and saint, known for founding a monastery on Inis Cathaigh and, according to legend, for banishing a monster in order to do so. Combining the Old Irish sen meaning "old" with the diminutive suffix -an, the name meanings "little old one", giving it a wise yet rugged feel.

Also appearing as Senan, and Seanan, the name may also be considered an elaboration of Sean (the Irish form of John), however, it it shouldn't be confused with Sennen, a Cornish place name that may or may not relate to St. Senán, but is said without the SH- sound.

Pronounced SEN-ahn.