Seonad
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Seonad: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1989.
Seonad is the Scottish Gaelic form of Janet, itself a medieval diminutive of Jane, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yochana, meaning ‘God is gracious’. This lyrical name has deep roots in the Highlands and Islands, where it was historically common alongside its variant Seonag. While no prominent historical figure named Seonad immediately comes to mind, the name shares its origin with the beloved Scottish folk song "The Flowers o’ the Forest," which commemorates Jean, Lady Elliot. No major places bear the exact name, but the root appears in countless Scottish settlements named after St John. A charming alternative to Joan or Jane, Seonad offers a distinctly Celtic twist while remaining feminine and gentle—a quiet heritage name that feels both authentic and uncommon in modern Scotland.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19893 babies
- Latest (1989)
- #5763 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1989
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y