Banshee Name Origin
/BAN-shee/-
Irish (Celtic) 60%
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American (Mixed) 30%
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Canadian (Mixed) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Banshee
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name 'Banshee' originates from Irish mythology, where it refers to a female spirit whose wailing predicts death. It is derived from the Irish word 'bean sídhe' meaning 'woman of the fairy mound'.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Banshee each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).