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I don't like it for girls. That could be in part because I've met several I didn't like personally And none that I have liked. Not the name's fault, of course. But you know how that goes.

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In recent yeats, I'm coming around to it for boys, though. I previously found it very much an old man name. And I favor the Sydney spelling, largely because of the Tale of Two Cities character, I think. I'm sure I'm alone in that, though.

It's not really out of fashion, in terms of its general style anyway. So no, it doesn't really feel dated.
I don't like it, it has an unpleasant, slithery sound. It sounds like a sleazy guy in an outdated suit and unpolished shoes, trying to sell you something worthless.

I don’t think it’s dated, makes me think of OJ Simpson’s daughter. It’s okay but I would not use it.

I hate it because I can't pronounce it to save my life

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I do not like it as it is one of the few names I can't pronounce at the best of times. It feels very clunky on my tongue and I have to make a huge effort to separate the two syllables "SIIIID-ney" it usually comes out as "Cindy" "Sin'ny if I'm not making a strained effort. This is in part because I had a speech impediment as a child and it's one of the few words I haven't overcome so I just avoid using it when I can. I also suspect it's just a word midwestern Americans struggle with sometimes in general as well as a regional thing. (See Peter Pronounced as Pe-der for reference) I even had a coworker named Sydney once and it was such a hassle for me to try I came to just calling her "my dear" instead and thankfully she didn't mind and thought it was just out of affection. Maybe that makes me a bad person but it is what it is I guess.

This message was edited 3/27/2021, 10:15 AM

Double post sorry!

This message was edited 3/27/2021, 10:14 AM

I used to really dislike this name, but lately Sydney (for a girl) has grown on me. It does feel a little 1980s (despite its popularity actually peaking in the early 2000s), but I don't think it's too dated. It's in the same category of names as Lindsay / Lindsey, Leslie / Lesley, and Ashley; but Sydney is my favorite.

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Since I am not Australian, and have never been to Australia, I can't comment about the city's name.

I had a bully named Sydney so I personally pass on that one. :/
Other than that I prefer Sydney. Sidney on a girl is okay. Sydney sounds more adventurous. It does youthful still.
I do love Sidney on a boy.

I love Sydney for a girl! I think it's beautiful, and I've never understood why it dropped so quickly! Also, Sydney, Australia is a nice association too. I like Australia and it's crazy animals, and I hope to go there one day.