To the best of my knowledge Shannon is Irish and it means something like little wise one. I have no significant Irish genetics nor do I identify with Irish culture. Shannon was a trendy name from the 60s-80s. My parents gave me one of the popular names of the day.
There is no significance to my name personally aside from the era in which I was born. Ask any Gen Xer. They went to school with at least 2-3 Shannons. I’ve noticed that most people that I run across named Shannon are Gen X or Millenial.
Even though Shannon is a unisex name it was no match for Gen X juggernauts Jennifer, Jessica and Erica. I went to school with at lest ten of the listed each. Jennifer and Jessica were both name considerations when my parents were trying to decide. I think they went with what they thought was a bit different. Had I been born a bit later they would have gone with Shelby. If I had a younger sister she likely would have been Shelby. (I don’t have one.)
Gen Xers have the same two dozen or so names per gender. If you grew up around a lot of Black people five or so more names can be added i.e. Taneisha, LaToya, etc. That’s the story of my name.
Shannon in Kansas City YT: Shannon's Bible Study IG:@showmeshannon 
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