About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Janet, Jane, Jenny
- Variants
- Sineád
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
The Irish form of Janet/Jeanette, in continuous use since the medieval period. Famous bearer: singer Sinéad O'Connor.
The story behind Sinéad
A medieval Irish form of the Norman Jeannette, used continuously and popular through every era.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; Gaelic form of Janet / Jeanette.
Did you know?
Singer Sinéad O'Connor brought the name to global recognition in the 1980s.
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