Your first name of Shanell gives you a responsible, self-sufficient, and dependable nature. In a marriage or family, you are often required to make the major decisions. The heavy responsibility your name brings can result in a worrying, intense nature. You do not like to be in subservient positions but want opportunities with greater scope. Very likely you have assumed much responsibility early in life and are often required to make the major decisions. You retain your poise and equanimity under stress and use logic and reason in handling difficult situations. Appreciating quality in all things, you desire to be prosperous. You do not like to relinquish control nor do you accept advice readily. You have a strong, determined nature and you must be careful that you do not dominate or interfere in the lives of others in your desire to be helpful. This name makes you too forceful at times, limiting the natural feminine qualities of tenderness and tact.