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Sean vs. Shawn vs. Shaun
How should I spell this name? I recognize "Sean" is probably the original spelling, but would it be silly to use that spelling if I’m not Irish at all? Are there any other traditional spellings for it?
The Top Baby Name is...
Sean Miller
Shawn Miller
Shaun Miller
Poll created: Aug 03, 2008
Total Votes: 25
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I prefer Shaun but I don’t think it would be silly to use Sean, even if you’re not Irish.
posted by
Kim
:: 16 years ago |
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Sean is the nicest spelling and it doesn’t matter if you’re not Irish! :)
posted by
guest
:: 16 years ago |
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I all the spelling but Shawn is my favorite, but Sean is the traditional.
Sean, definitely. I used to like Shawn but now I really like the original spelling.
That’s silly. People hardly look at the origin of names that they really like. For example: Benjamin is Hebrew and certainly people don’t hold back from using it if they are not Hebrew.
That’s silly. People hardly look at the origin of names that they really like. For example: Benjamin is Hebrew and certainly people don’t hold back from using it if they are not Hebrew.
posted by
guest
:: 16 years ago |
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Sean is mainstream enough that you don’t have to be Irish to use it. I would stick with the Sean spelling. The others look kind of "dumbed down" and more dated.
Sean looks the most masculine, and I like traditional spellings myself. Shawn is the feminine spelling. Origin doesn’t matter. I have chosen a combination of names for my daughter, and they’re both Greek. But I am not Greek at all, I just like the name. Go with Sean.
posted by
Jessica
:: 16 years ago |
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I think Sean is definetly the most classy and it doesn’t matter what origin you are, It’s more traditional and handsome.
posted by
guest
:: 16 years ago |
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I think Shaun is the best, because of shaun the sheep. ^^
posted by
Sean Connery^^
:: 10 years ago |
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I think the spelling and pronouncing should be based off your nation's official language. Sean and Jean are Frech while Shawn/Shawn and John are English.
posted by
Shawn
:: 7 years ago |
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I think Sean is the best. As my name being Sean, it looks classy and it looks very handsome.
posted by
Sean
:: 7 years ago |
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Shawn is the best spelling. Sean doesn't even make sense. How is that even pronounced the same as Shawn? It looks like see-ann.
posted by
B
:: 7 years ago |
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There is a news caster here in phoenix whose name is Sean but he pronounces it 'Seen' to avoid confusion with his brother, Shawn. Thanks mom!
posted by
Phx_d
:: 7 years ago |
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SHAWN IS THE BEST BOY MEETS WORLD ANYONE SHAWN HUNTER
posted by
Rebecca Foster
:: 7 years ago |
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B Your reasoning is the best
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Rebecca Foster
:: 7 years ago |
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Shawn is that guy down the street who sells baby aspirin to high schoolers. Sean is the man you go to when your significant other is kidnapped and you need a highly trainer special forces soldier to safely rescue them. (the gunman, Sean Penn?) anyways Shawn/Shaun are imposters. Sean is the only way to spell it. 'Nuff said. /drop mic
posted by
Sean
:: 7 years ago |
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My name is "SHON" and that is the phonetically correct way it should be spelled and i am the only person ik that has it spelled like that so.........................
SHON is the best 😎
SHON is the best 😎
posted by
Shon
:: 7 years ago |
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Sean is pronounced "seen" in English. Shawn is pronounced "shawn"
posted by
Reggie
:: 7 years ago |
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I DEFINITELY like the shawn spelling better because of SHAWN MENDES!!! #mendesarmy
posted by
Savannah ford
:: 6 years ago |
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Shawn is the correct spelling (because of Shawn Mendes)
posted by
Heidi
:: 6 years ago |
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I always thought that Sean was the Irish way to spell the name, Shaun the English and Shawn American.
There are a lot of postings preferring Shawn. However, here are these individuals located e.g. UK, Europe, America.
I spell my name Shaun and come from the UK (England)
There are a lot of postings preferring Shawn. However, here are these individuals located e.g. UK, Europe, America.
I spell my name Shaun and come from the UK (England)
posted by
Shaun Huckle
:: 5 years ago |
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I personally think "shawn" is the obviously SUPERIOR way of spelling the name but that's just me
posted by
Jacob
:: 5 years ago |
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Shawn is my way of spelling it. Looks cool also. Sean makes no sense.. seeen lol... the w is sexy
posted by
Leo
:: 5 years ago |
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Bruhhh yall real funny if you think it's spelled any other way than Shaun. Shoown and Seen can leave now.
posted by
Shaun Young
:: 4 years ago |
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By the people here's logic... John should be pronounce JO-HON, Louis should be pronounced LOU-UUS and Seamus should be pronounced SEA-MOOS, simply because of their spelling. I am assuming they are the product of the ghastly US education system.
Few words in English are pronounced exactly how they are spelt (look at the differences in writing then in speech for the words "though" and "thought"; similar spelling, very different pronounceation).
From a horrified Irish schoolboy [pandemic-era].
Few words in English are pronounced exactly how they are spelt (look at the differences in writing then in speech for the words "though" and "thought"; similar spelling, very different pronounceation).
From a horrified Irish schoolboy [pandemic-era].
posted by
Fmag
:: 4 years ago |
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My sons middle name is Shaun I am from the UK England
posted by
Debbie Smith
:: 3 years ago |
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Shawn is the proper spelling for a female in Ireland and UK
posted by
Shaun Dickey
:: 2 years ago |
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