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Shauni

Girl name · 150 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Shauni: 150 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 42 births in 1992.

Shauni is a modern, melodic name that likely emerged as a feminine variant of Shaun, itself the Irish and Scottish form of John, ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." It shares its sound and structure with the more established Shauna, and its spelling with an 'i' ending gives it a distinctly contemporary feel. While no famous bearers immediately spring to mind, the name carries a gentle, lyrical quality that feels both fresh and familiar. Its closest place connection is the River Shannon in Ireland, which shares the same root as the name Shaun through the Gaelic form Seán. Shauni remains a rare but appealing choice, offering a softer, more unusual alternative to the better-known Shauna or Shona.