Message: "Searching for Origin"

Searching for Origin

by Kylie (Kylie1)

10/27/2006, 6:15 AM

Hi,
I am looking for the Origin and meaning for the surname O'Shannessy.
Pronounced O-Shan-a-see.
my husband new a girl we he was a kid, when he was living in Irland, and she was Irish so we are thinking it is Irish. The little girl ws one of his closest friends, but she sadly passed away at the age of 9yr. Weare thinking of naming our baby O'Shannessy after her,but would lieke to know the true origin and meaning. If anyone can help that would be great.
I am sorry if this is posted in the wrng place, i just thought seens it was the surname of someone this is the place 2 post it.
Thanks

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- Ember (guest) +1

10/29/2006, 1:23 PM

I could be wrong, but I believe is comes from the original Gaelic name Shaughnessy. It would mean "son of Shaughnessy" and is definitely Irish, yeah. One site I found says that Shaughnessy means "elusive" but of course, that could be false information.

There is a site that I can definitely get the history/meaning for you, but it's down right now or something because my computer can't find it.

Good luck!
Camille J

- Kylie (Kylie1)

11/1/2006, 3:50 AM

Hi Camille,
Thanks heaps, if you could let me know the site that you speak of, that would be wonderful. As we are trying to get as much information about this name before we decide if we are 100% going to use it for our baby.
Thanks
Kylie, Brent and Malakai-Rose

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