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Savanah

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Savanah: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2006.

Savanah is a modern spelling variant of Savannah, which ultimately traces back to the Spanish word *sabana*, borrowed from the Taíno language of the Caribbean, meaning an open, treeless grassy plain. The name evokes wide, sunlit landscapes and a sense of natural freedom. Among notable bearers, while the double‑n spelling is more common, American television host Savannah Guthrie has helped popularise the sound of the name, and Savannah Phillips, a British royal, also carries the standard form. The city of Savannah, Georgia, shares the same etymological root, drawing its name from the Savannah River. As a further note, the single‑n version appears occasionally in births across Scotland, often chosen by parents seeking a slightly streamlined take on a nature‑inspired classic that also calls to mind the African savanna and its wildlife.