Siobhán

Shə-VAHN in English.

As my name is also Siobhan, I have always loved it. I've always felt unique from the "Brittney's and Ashley's" I grew up around. Although I have been called everything under the sun. Vonnie, Shiv, Shuv, Bone, Aunt Bum (my 4 year old niece) Sheboygan, even Sebastian (first day of school)! This awesome, unique name has been a conversation starter while at work or events and has set me apart from others. Honestly, most people I know have no idea what my last name even is. Although, I know the correct pronunciation is shiv-awn, I prefer to use Shuv-on, just because it is so literal it brings me a little joy when others are offended by it. Also I dated a guy named Sean for 6 years.
The two names being the female/male versions of each other, translating to John and Joan. Also a fun topic of discussion!

Pronunciation: http://forvo.com/search/Siobhan/ga/

Has anyone ever heard Siobhan pronounced as Si-Bhon? Just checking if its OK to pronounce it this way instead of Si-Vaughn.

My name is Siobhan. Growing up in the Caribbean I could not understand how my name is the way it's spelt but pronounced Shevorn. It's only when I moved to the uk I finally understood. I do love my name as it's different.

My sister's named Siobhan. Our mother is Irish, and we've always pronounced it the Irish way - Shi-von rather than the plummy sounding Shi-vaughn. Her pet name has been Shivvy since we lived in Denmark as kids and our Danish friends struggled with the weird Gaelic name!

Siobhan should be pronounced "Shevaughn", not "See-o-barn" like the spelling suggests.