Seanan

Seanan is a given name of Irish origin. It is an anglicized form associated with the Irish name Seánán, a diminutive of Seán, the Irish form of John. The meaning is commonly understood as “little Sean” or “little John.”

In usage, Seanan has appeared predominantly in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities. In contemporary contexts, it has also been adopted in other English-speaking countries and can be used as a masculine or, in some cases, gender-neutral given name.

Notable people with the name include Seanan McGuire (born 1979), an American author of fantasy and science fiction. Writing under her own name and the pseudonym Mira Grant, she is known for the October Daye urban fantasy series and for the Newsflesh trilogy. The name has appeared in various literary and artistic contexts, reflecting its cross-cultural and modern usage.