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Seonagh

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Seonagh: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1991.

Seonagh is a Scottish Gaelic feminine name, a variant of Seònaid, which itself is the Gaelic form of Joan or Jane, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." Perhaps the most famous bearer is Seonag NicCaluim, a revered Gaelic singer and pioneer of Scottish folk music, known for recording traditional songs that might otherwise have been lost. The name shares its root with the River Seine in France—unlikely to be a direct connection but an interesting linguistic parallel. While less common than the English "Shona," Seonagh retains a distinctly Highland flavour, offering a softer, more phonetic spelling that honours Gaelic heritage while remaining approachable.