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Sheehan

OriginIrish
Meaning"peaceful"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Sheehan

Has a decidedly Roman Catholic feel, thanks to the bishop.

Sheehan is also given to girls.

Pronounced SHEE-hun.

As of October 2026, Sheehan ranked #14193 in US births in 1989 SSA.

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  • Sheehan DonoghueBoy

    American politician from Wisconsin

  • Robert SheehanBoy

    Irish actor (best known for playing Nathan in British TV show Misfits)

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