The baby name Scanlan is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "SKAN-lin".
Scanlan is Irish in Origin.
Scanlan is an Irish surname that originated from the Gaelic name O'Scannlain, which means "descendant of Scannlain." The name Scannlain is derived from the Gaelic word "scannal," which means "contention" or "strife." The Scanlan family is believed to have originated from County Clare in Ireland, and the name is most commonly found in the western regions of Ireland.
The name Scanlan is predominantly used as a surname, but it can also be used as a first name. It is more commonly used as a masculine name, but it can also be used for females. The pronunciation of Scanlan is SKAN-lan, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name is not very common outside of Ireland, but it has gained some popularity in recent years.
The name Scanlan is made up of two components: "scan" and "lan." "Scan" means "contention" or "strife," while "lan" means "full" or "complete." Together, the name Scanlan can be interpreted to mean "full of contention" or "complete strife." Despite its somewhat negative meaning, the name Scanlan has a rich history and cultural significance in Ireland, and it continues to be a popular name among Irish families.
Scanlan has the following similar or variant Names
- Scanlon |
- Scanlin |
- Scannell |
- Scannapieco |
- Scannura |
- Scannellari |
- Scannicchio |
- Scannavino |
- Scannapiego |
- Scannapieca |
- Scannapiecorum |
- Scannapiecoro