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Shawnie
How to Pronounce Shawnie
Pronounced SHAW-nee /ˈʃɔ.ni/High
Meaning: Shawnie is a diminutive of Shawna, the feminine of Shawn — the anglicized spelling of the Irish Seán, itself the Irish form of John, from Hebrew 'God is gracious'. The -ie ending makes it soft and casual, a stand-alone name as much as a nickname.Medium
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History & Origin
Shawnie derives from Shawna, feminine of Shawn — the phonetic English spelling of Irish Seán, the Irish John, from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'. Adding -ie gave a breezy diminutive that some parents used as a full first name.
It stayed rare, cresting around 1992, and has thinned since. Shawnie reads as a late-century, casual name rather than a name with a current revival.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Shawnie mean?
Shawnie is a pet form of Shawna, tied to Shawn/Seán, meaning 'God is gracious'.
How do you pronounce Shawnie?
It's said SHAW-nee /ˈʃɔ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Shawnie a boy or girl name?
Shawnie is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Shawnie?
Rare — a scattered late-century pet form of Shawna, seldom given today.