Shanice is a female given name,[1] derived from the Hebrew Yôchânân, meaning “God is gracious”.[2]
Popularity edit
The name Shanice rose to popularity in the United States in the 1990s, likely spurred on by the rise of the singer Shanice Wilson.[3] In 1992, it was the 162nd most popular name for girls, with 1,859 births.[4]
Notable people edit
- Shanice (born 1973), American singer-songwriter, actress, and dancer
- Shanice Williams (born 1996), American actress and singer
- Shanice van de Sanden (born 1992), Dutch footballer
- Shanice Stephens, head coach of the University of North Texas women's basketball team
- Shanice Craft (born 1993), German athlete
- Shanice Love (born 1997), Jamaican athlete
- Shanice Parker (born 1998), Australian rugby league footballer
- Shanice Beckford (born 1995), Jamaican netball player
- Shanice Davidson (born 2000), British trampoline gymnast
References edit
- ^ Hanks, Patrick. A Dictionary of First Names. ISBN 978-0-19-861060-1.
- ^ "Shanice - Name's Meaning of Shanice". Name-Doctor.com. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ "Shanice - Meaning And Origin Of The Name Shanice | BabyNames.co.uk". Baby Names. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
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