Irish · Unisex name
Shea
“from Irish Ó Séaghdha; séaghdha is given as hawk-like or stately”
About the name Shea
Shea comes from the Irish surname Ó Séaghdha, anglicized as O’Shea and Shea. The surname is based on the personal name Séaghdha, which is usually explained as hawk-like or fine and stately, though the derivation is not certain. In English-speaking countries Shea has been taken up as a given name for both boys and girls. The spelling Shay is a common alternative form of the same name.
- Meaning
- from Irish Ó Séaghdha; séaghdha is given as hawk-like or stately
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- SHAY(1 syl.)
Middle names for Shea
- Shea Michael
- Shea Alexis
- Shea Jordan
- Shea Taylor
- Shea Reese
Questions about Shea
- What does Shea mean?
- Shea is an Irish name meaning "from Irish Ó Séaghdha; séaghdha is given as hawk-like or stately".
- How do you pronounce Shea?
- Shea is pronounced SHAY, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Shea?
- Variants of Shea include Shay.
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