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Shauna?

34 replies

NoSo · 28/05/2026 09:39

Thoughts on Shauna for a girl? I’ve just heard this name for the first time whilst watching Yellowjackets with my niece and quite like it. It’s different without being too unusual. As names are on my mind, I should probably stay away from all media whilst pregnant. 🙈

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NamingNoNames · 28/05/2026 20:35

Shona is a better spelling

Lapplach · 28/05/2026 20:35

FruAashild · 28/05/2026 20:31

I'm Scottish and Seonaid /Shona is not 'unusual' or 'different'. It's like being called Janet.

I don't think this is Sheonagh/Shona though (which I agree are perfectly normal in Scotland, if a bit dated) - more like Sean-a/Shaun-a. Although I've not seen Yellowjackets and might be wrong. I taught a Shauna once, little English girl with a Glaswegian mum. I prefer it in a Scottish accent to an English one.

FruAashild · 28/05/2026 20:31

I'm Scottish and Seonaid /Shona is not 'unusual' or 'different'. It's like being called Janet.

Hatty65 · 28/05/2026 20:24

Dated. One of my favourite bits in Ferris Bueller's Day Off is when his sister tells bad boy Charlie Sheen (in the police station) that her name is 'Jean - but lots of the guys call me Shauna'.

It's her attempt to be cool and edgy.😂

Firebird83 · 28/05/2026 20:22

Dated

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 28/05/2026 09:51

I prefer Shona and Lorna, but it’s ok.

Missey85 · 28/05/2026 09:46

My best friend named her daughter Shauna it's a nice name 💕

Foraor · 28/05/2026 09:42

Very dated.

BatshitIsTheOnlyExplanation · 28/05/2026 09:42

One of my best friends is Shauna. It's a pretty name and also unusual.