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Senan - boys name

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lucybrad · 03/08/2010 12:03

Hi

What does everyone think of Senan for a boy. Apparently its irish?

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skidoodly · 24/09/2010 02:06

I don't think there us anything weird about picking this name if you have no Irish connection. It's easy to spell and pronounce in English, so there is no reason not to use it if you like it.

SirBoobAlot · 23/09/2010 20:38

Makes me think of semen, or that someone has got creative with Sean.

Emmadilema · 23/09/2010 20:23

That should have been "but I'm Irish sonic
Biased" lol made a total mess of that post!

Emmadilema · 23/09/2010 20:21

This is the name I have picked and it means hero of the people among other things! I love it but Irish Simon biased lol I would say go for it if u like it because no matter what name u settle on, somebody won't like it!

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lucybrad · 04/08/2010 13:46

i cant believe it made 'most active!' I bet it becomes real popular now!

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seeker · 04/08/2010 07:06

Hmm - tough judgement call there, PCJ!

BalloonSlayer · 04/08/2010 07:04

When I saw this flash up on "most active" this morning I thought it said semen.

I think this could be even more of a problem if you spell it Sennen, when it is handwritten. Typed it looks fine. (Think: Clint)

I also think it looks like Senna (as in Ayrton) mis-spelled.

I am always so bloody negative on baby names but I think people do need to know about the possible negatives/teasing opportunities.

PaulineCampbellJones · 04/08/2010 06:44

Better to be bonkers than a smart arse.

seeker · 03/08/2010 23:03

Ok with me - but a bit bonkers!

PaulineCampbellJones · 03/08/2010 22:47

Just thought it looked lovely written down. Hope that's ok with you?

mathanxiety · 03/08/2010 20:38

It's in the top 100 boys names in Ireland, somewhere like #90 or thereabouts. It's pronounced Senn-an. In Irish it would be Shan-awn (spelled Seanan, with a fada on the A))

Seadna is another uncommon Irish boys' name, meaning hawklike. (Pr. Shay-dna; the DN is pronounced as in 'diDN't)

ValiumSingleton · 03/08/2010 17:59

It crossed my mind though.....

Tortoise · 03/08/2010 16:40

Can't believe i am the 1st to say this but it made me think of semen!

jennymac · 03/08/2010 16:33

It is pronounced Sen-an

seeker · 03/08/2010 15:55

How on earth can you say it's a lovely neam if you don't know how it's pronounced??????

PaulineCampbellJones · 03/08/2010 15:53

How do you pronounce it? Lovely name.

ValiumSingleton · 03/08/2010 15:22

Bunny , so it's said senawn.. ?
(that's how I read it with fada on the second a).

ValiumSingleton · 03/08/2010 15:19

I know of a few of these, all under three and I don't really like it. It reminds me of that natural laxative product. I don't remember this name growing up, but I think people are finding new Irish names, or maybe finding old ones iykwim.

pixiestix · 03/08/2010 14:44

Ah Elephants, your first post has reminded me of many a naughty night on Sennen beach! [wistful]
Great name OP, go for it.

Sazisi · 03/08/2010 13:18

My nephew is Senan, I've come across it a couple of times in Ireland but it's not overly popular.
It's an old version of Shannon - as in the river - and means wise I think

cheesesarnie · 03/08/2010 13:14

nor delaboles or budes

LaundryLyne · 03/08/2010 13:11

Reminds me of senna I'm afraid!

ElephantsAndMiasmas · 03/08/2010 12:53

Not so many Hayles or St Austells around though funnily enough cheesesarnie...

jennymac · 03/08/2010 12:52

We called our ds Senan - he is 2.5 now. At the time of looking for names I hadn't heard of it before but my dh knew it and was keen. We had a girl first and by the time ds was born I was converted to the name and was our first choice. It is pronounced exactly as it is spelt so hope he won't have too much trouble in school. It is a very old irish name and very common around Co. Clare just not so in the North of Ireland where we live. Typically though since we chose it, I have heard of three other people (generally relatives of friends) who have picked the name for their sons since!

meadowlarks · 03/08/2010 12:46

Ooh that is nice. Use it! According to Wikipedia it means "little old wise man", which is so cute.