Shenandoah - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Shenandoah \sh(e)-nan-doah, shen(a)-ndoah\. Possibly related to an Iroquois qord for "deer". Place name: a city in Iowa, a town in Pennsylvania, and a beautiful valley in Virginia. There is a famous folk song that goes "Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you.."

Shenandoah is a very rare male first name and is not used as a surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Shenandoah. Compare Shenandoah with related baby names.