Scottish Gaelic girl name
Seonaid Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Seonaid means god is gracious. A Scottish Gaelic form of Janet, itself a medieval diminutive of Jane
Seonaid is the Scottish Gaelic equivalent of Janet, and it shares its roots with Jane and John in the Hebrew name meaning God is gracious. The sound surprises people who expect an S, since the Gaelic Seo- is pronounced with a sh. It is related to Seonag and, more loosely, to the anglicised Shona and Sheena, which grew out of the same Gaelic family of names. Seonaid has a quiet, traditional character and would suit a family wanting a distinctly Highland and Hebridean choice.
Variants of Seonaid
SeonagShonaSheenaJanet
Seonaid popularity: Ireland vs the US
Seonaid does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Seonaid mean?
Seonaid means "god is gracious". A Scottish Gaelic form of Janet, itself a medieval diminutive of Jane.
How do you pronounce Seonaid?
Seonaid is pronounced SHAW-natch.
What is the origin of Seonaid?
Seonaid is of Scottish Gaelic origin. A Scottish Gaelic form of Janet, itself a medieval diminutive of Jane.