Shaunie

Hebrew

"God is gracious"

Shaunie Origin and Meaning

The name Shaunie is a girl's name.

Shaunie is a feminine name that developed primarily as a diminutive form of names like Shaun or Shawn, which are variants of John meaning "God is gracious." The addition of the "ie" suffix creates a distinctly feminine version of these traditionally masculine names. Shaunie has a friendly, approachable quality with its soft ending sound. The name gained some recognition through association with television personality Shaunie O'Neal. While never reaching widespread popularity, Shaunie has maintained steady though limited usage since the 1970s. The name strikes a balance between casualness and distinction, appealing to parents seeking something recognizable yet not overly common. Shaunie projects a laid-back, cheerful personality with its playful sound.

Famous People Named Shaunie

• Va’Shaundya Karlette "Shaunie" Nelson O'Neal American TV producer; ex,wife of basketball player Shaquille O'Neal

The name Shaunie in Pop Culture

• Shaun "Shaunie" Fulbright male character on animated series "Codename: Kids Next Door"