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I like it as a gal name. I'm neutral about it on a guy. Leaning dislike, just because I am conditioned to perceive it as a gal name, instead of unisex (which I know, it technically is) - and I feel negative about using gal names for guys. It's pretty common on women in my age group. I knew a couple of them growing up. I guess if I had never met any Shannons, I would probably be more open to the idea of it as a guy name ... I do like Shane. I think Shannon sounds "young" enough, just intrinsically, to be a baby name again. It has a kind of outdoorsy, naturey vibe, for me - I'm not sure why, maybe word association with something. I know it's not because of the origins.

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- mirfak