Shandell is an intriguing and distinctive given name, of uncertain origin but believed to have been coined during the late 20th century. It is composed of two parts: 'Shan', which may be a diminutive form of Shannon, a name of Irish origin meaning "old" or "wisdom", and 'dell', derived from the Old English word 'dæl' meaning valley. This combination gives Shandell a unique sound that combines elements of both classic and modern naming trends. As a given name, it is used for females but can also be considered unisex due to its adaptable nature.
Shandell had a consistent presence among newborns from the early to mid-1970s, with peaks in 1972 and 1974. However, it seemed to decline in popularity after 1975 until resurging slightly in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Overall, there were 68 babies named Shandell over these years.