Irish · Boy name
Gannon
“son of Fionnán”
About the name Gannon
Gannon is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Mag Fhionnáin, which means ‘son of Fionnán’. The personal name Fionnán is a diminutive of Fionn, meaning ‘fair’ or ‘white’. The surname Gannon is most commonly associated with the western regions of Ireland, particularly County Mayo. In recent times, Gannon has also been used as a given name in English-speaking countries. Notable bearers of the surname include Rich Gannon, an American football player and coach.
- Meaning
- son of Fionnán
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- GAN-un(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Gannon
- Gannon James
- Gannon Michael
- Gannon Thomas
- Gannon Alexander
- Gannon Joseph
Questions about Gannon
- What does Gannon mean?
- Gannon is an Irish name meaning "son of Fionnán".
- How do you pronounce Gannon?
- Gannon is pronounced GAN-un, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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