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Sidre m Galician
Variant of Cidre.
Sidwell f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Sidwell.
Sieciech m Polish
From siecie-"to understand, to perceive" combined with ciech- "enjoy". As well as this, its initial element can also be interpreted as wsze- "universe, all", so this name can mean "he who enjoys the universe".
Siemomysł m Polish
Derived from Slavic siem "family" combined with Polish myśl "thought" (which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic mysliti "to think").
Sigga f Danish (Rare), Faroese, Icelandic, Old Norwegian, Anglo-Norman
Short form of names beginning with the element Sig-, such as Sigrid or Signe.
Siginak m Algonquian
Means "blackbird" in Potawatomi. This was the name of a chief of the Milwaukee Potawatomi.
Signifagance f African American (Rare)
Misspelling of "significance."
Sigrada f Frankish, History (Ecclesiastical)
Possibly a feminine form of Sigerad. This was the name of a 7th-century Frankish saint, the mother of Saint Leodegarius and Saint Warinus.
Sigrith f Medieval English
Medieval English form of Sigríðr.
Si-gwa-ah-doh-gwih m Seneca
Means "spear hanging down" in Seneca.
Sikakwayan m Cree
Means "skunk skin" in Cree.
Sikena f English (American, Rare), African
Transferred use of the surname Sikena.
Sila m & f Thai
Means "rock, stone" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit शिला (shila).
Silence f & m English (Archaic), English (Puritan), Romani (Archaic), African
Simply from the English word silence, from Middle English from Old French, from Latin silentium, from silere ‘be silent’. A popular virtue name amongst the Puritans in the 17th century, it was usually given to girls (very occasionally to boys), ultimately taken from the admonition of Saint Paul: "Let the women learn in silence, with all subjection." Translated into Latin it became Tace, which "in its turn developed into Tacey"... [more]
Silk f English (Canadian)
Simply form the English word silk
Silkin f Medieval English
Medieval diminutive of Sibyl, via its short form Sill.
Sill f & m English (Puritan)
Up until the 17th century, Sill was a diminutive of Sybil and Silas. From the 17th century onwards, however, it became a diminutive of Puritan Silence.
Silvermist f Popular Culture
A Disney character known as water-talent fairy who appears as a friend to Tinker Bell in Tinkerbell's cartoon films, in the ABC television show 'Once Upon a Time in Wonderland', and in Kinect Disneyland Adventures Pixie Hollow mini-game... [more]
Sim m Scottish, English
Short form of Simon 1.
Simera f Arabic, Amharic, Ethiopian
Means "good listener" in Arabic.
Simhah m & f Hebrew, Jewish
Variant of Simcha.
Simkin m Medieval English
Middle English diminutive of Simon 1.
Sim'oogit m Nisga'a
Meaning, "mountain chief."
Simphiwe m & f Zulu
Meaning "we have been given him/her" in Zulu.
Sinara f Popular Culture
Sinara is the secondary antagonist in the first half of the fifth season of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..
Sinceria f African American (Rare)
Feminine elaboration of Sincere.
Sindel f Popular Culture, Turkish, English (American, Modern, Rare)
Sindel is a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. She made her debut in Mortal Kombat 3 as the mother of Princess Kitana and the unwilling wife of the evil emperor Shao Kahn
Sin-deny f English (Puritan)
Referring to the refusal to sin.
Sin-denye f & m English (Puritan)
Used in reference to denying sin and turning to God.
Sindo m Spanish
Diminutive of Gumersindo.
Sinedu f Eastern African
Ethiopian name.
Sinjeong f Korean
Derived from the sino-korean 神 (sin) meaning "god, deity, spirit" and 靜 (jeong) meaning "calm, quiet".
Sinopa f Siksika
Means, "kit fox."
Sintayehu f Ethiopian
Meaning "what I have been through" or "what I have seen."
Sintemaza m Sioux
Means "iron tail" in Lakota. From the Lakota siŋté 'tail' and mázasapa (mah'-zah) 'iron'.
Siôna f Welsh
Feminine form of Siôn.
Sioni m Welsh
Diminutive of Siôn.
Sionna f Irish Mythology (?)
Allegedly an Anglicization of Sionainn.
Sioux f English (Modern)
The name of a Native American people, used as a variant of Sue. Considered offensive amongst some Natives.
Siouxsie f English (Rare)
Variant of Susie, made famous by the British rock band Siouxsie & The Banshees. This name is considered offensive to the Sioux Nation.
Sipala f & m Hopi
Means "peach" in Hopi.
Sippie f Popular Culture, American (South)
The stage name of blues singer Sippie Wallace, born Beulah Thomas. Sippie was a nickname she gained in childhood, as a gap between her two front teeth meant that she "sipped" on food and drink.
Sire m African American
Middle English from Old French, from an alteration of Latin senior.
Sirkka f Finnish
Variant of Sirkku.
Sirocco m American
From the Arabic sarq meaning "east" it is the name of the strong, hot wind that blows from Africa across the Mediterranean.
Sirona f Celtic Mythology, Germanic Mythology
The name of a Celtic goddess mainly worshipped in middle Europe and the region of the Danube. She was associated with healing, wolves, and children.... [more]
Sirs m English (Puritan)
Referring to "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"
Sisca f Spanish
Diminutive of Francisca.
Sisco m Spanish
Diminutive of Francisco.
Sisera m Biblical Hebrew
Sisera was commander of the Canaanite army of King Jabin of Hazor, who is mentioned in Judges 4-5 of the Hebrew Bible.
Sisetta f Italian (Rare)
Name of printmaker Sisetta Zappone.
Sisilia f Greek (Rare)
Greek form of Cecilia.
Sisillius m Anglo-Saxon Mythology, Medieval Welsh (Latinized)
Latinized form of Saessyllt and Seisyllt. This was the name of three legendary Kings of the Britons as accounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth.
Sisqueta f Catalan
Diminutive of Francesca.
Sisqueto m Catalan
Diminutive of Francesc.
Sister f English (Archaic)
Derived from the English noun sister meaning "sister". Like in most countries with a culture and language that is ultimately Germanic in origin, this name first started out as an affectionate nickname for a female sibling (who was often older in age, such as the first-born daughter and therefore eldest sister) and over time (due to frequent usage) transformed into an actual given name.... [more]
Sistine f English (Modern, Rare)
From the name of the Sistine Chapel, which is derived from Sisto and named for Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built. This is borne by Sistine Stallone (1998-), a daughter of the actor Sylvester Stallone.
Sitamun f Ancient Egyptian
Means "daughter of Amun". ... [more]
Sith m Thai
Alternate transcription of Sit.
Sito m Galician
Diminutive of Lois 2.
Six m Medieval German, English (Rare)
Variant of Sixt which likely came about due to sloppy pronunciation.
Sixt m Medieval German, Medieval Italian, Old Swedish, Lengadocian
Medieval German, Medieval Italian and Old Swedish vernacular form of Sixtus as well as the Languedocian form of this name.
Sixteen f English (Rare)
From Old English siextīene.
Ska f Sioux
Meaning, "bird."
Skaay m Haida
The Haida word for a type of mollusk that is also used as a given name.
Skai f & m English
Variant of Sky.
Skelton m English (Rare)
Transferred use of a surname Skelton.
Sketco m & f Tahltan, Indigenous American, New World Mythology
Tahltan name for the Raven, a common spirit found throughout Pacific Northwest Coast indigenous cultures.
Skialdfrith f Medieval English, Medieval Scandinavian
From the hypothetical Anglo-Scandinavian name *Skjaldfríðr, derived from the Old Norse elements skjǫldr meaning "shield" (genitive skjaldar) and fríðr meaning "beautiful, beloved".
Skipper m & f English
Derived from Middle Dutch schipper "boatman, bargeman", which referred to the master of a small ship or boat (like a fishing boat).
Skrollan f German (Modern, Rare), Literature, Popular Culture
The German spelling of Skrållan, used in the German translation of the 1964 Swedish book and TV series "Vi på Saltkråkan" by Astrid Lindgren (published in English as "Seacrow Island").... [more]
Skylee f English (Modern)
Elaboration of Sky using the popular name suffix lee (though it could also be viewed as a feminine variant of Skyler, blending it with Kylie)... [more]
Skylia f American (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Skyla or combination of Sky and Lia.
Slater m English
Transferred use of the surname Slater.
Slavenka f Croatian, Serbian
Feminine form of Slaven.
Slavina f Bulgarian
Feminine form of Slavin.
Slaviša m Serbian, Croatian
Diminutive of Slava, Slavko, or Slaven.
Slavo m Slovak
Diminutive of Slavomir.
Slavoljub m Serbian, Croatian
Derived from the Slavic elements slav "glory" and lyub "love".
Sławociech m Polish
Derived from Slavic slav "glory" combined with Slavic tech "solace, comfort, joy".
Slevin m English (Rare), Irish (Anglicized)
Transferred use of the surname Slevin. The author Anne Tyler used this name in her novel 'Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant' (1982); it was also used in the movie 'Lucky Number Slevin' (2006).
Smartypants f Literature
Princess Smartypants is the title of a children's book by Babette Cole. The book won the British Library Association award.
Smiley f & m English (Rare)
A nickname for a person of happy disposition known for smiling or a nickname whose meaning is particular to the bearer. A notable namesake is comedic actor and country singer Smiley Burnette (1911-1967) who was born Lester Alvin Burnett... [more]
Smitty m English
A nickname for someone with the surname Smith.
Smokey m & f Popular Culture, English
The name of Smokey Bear, from the fire prevention campaigns.
Smoki f English
Variant of Smoky.
Snake m English
From Proto-Germanic *snakon, source also of Old Norse snakr "snake," Swedish snok, German Schnake "ring snake"), from PIE root *sneg- "to crawl, creeping thing" (source also of Old Irish snaighim "to creep," Old High German snahhan "to creep").
Snana f Sioux
Means "to jingle, ring", from Lakota snásna.
Sneschana f Bulgarian (Germanized)
Variant transcription of Снежана (see Snezhana).
Snezha f Bulgarian
Variant transcription of Снежа (see Sneja).
Snizhana f Ukrainian
Ukrainian form of Snježana.
Snoh f English (American)
Variant of Snow.... [more]
Snotra f Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse snotr "clever; smart". In Norse mythology, Snotra is a goddess associated with wisdom. Snotra is solely attested in the Prose Edda, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson and may be an invention of Snorri's... [more]
Snowden m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Snowden.
Snowdrop f English (Rare)
The name of the flower used as a first name, mainly between the 1890s and 1920s, but never one of the more popular names of this kind.
Snowe f American (Rare)
Variant of Snow as well as a transferred use of the surname Snowe.
Snowy f & m English (Rare)
From the English word "snowy" meaning "covered with Snow; resembling snow; or when snow is falling".
Snyder m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Snyder.
Soames m Literature
Transferred use of the surname Soames.
Sobena f Slavic
Meaning, "herself."
Sobiebor m Polish
Derived from Slavic sobi "usurp" combined with Slavic bor "battle" or borit "to fight".
Sobiemir m Polish
Derived from Slavic sobi "usurp" combined with Slavic mir "peace".
Sochi f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the Russian place name Sochi, a city which hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics. In that year (2014), this name was given to 10 girls born in the United States.
Sodi m Biblical
Sodi of the house of Zebulun was the father of Gaddiel, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:10.
Sofa f Russian
Russian diminutive of Sofya.
Soghomon m Armenian
Armenian form of Solomon. A notable bearer was Armenian revolutionary and genocide survivor Soghomon Tehlirian (1896-1960).
Soha f Arabic
Variant of Suha.
Sojourn m & f American (Rare)
Based on the English verb "sojourn" meaning "a temporary stay." Diminutive or variation of Sojourner
Sojourner f History
From the English word meaning "one who stays temporarily (sojourns)", which is ultimately derived from the Latin elements sub "under, until" and diurnus "of a day" (from diurnum "day"), via the vulgar Latin subdiurnare "to spend the day"... [more]
Sokanon f Wampanoag (?)
Meant "it pours, it rains" in Wampanoag or Massachusetts (an extinct member of the Algonquian language family).
Sokka m Japanese, Popular Culture
From the Japanese phrase "So Ka" which means "I Understand." Used in Avatar: The Last Airbender for a main character, who is voiced by Jack DeSena.... [more]
Solace f & m English (American, Rare), English (African, Rare)
From the English word, solace.
Solana f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Catalan (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Feminine form of Solano, a Spanish surname which is used as a given name in honour of Saint Francisco Solano (1549-1610).
Solé f English
Variant of Soleil.
Solei f American (Modern, Rare)
Phonetic variant of Soleil.
Soliana f Medieval Italian
Feminine form of Solian.
Soliman m Arabic, Jewish
Variant of Sulayman (see Solomon).
Solomonica f Dutch (Rare)
Derived from the Jewish surname Solomonica. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch writer Solomonica de Winter (b... [more]
Solskjaer m Various (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Solskjær, named in honour of Norwegian professional football manager and former player Ole Gunnar Solskjær (1973-).
Somerlee f English (Rare)
Transferred use of a very rare surname Sommerlee, which is a variant of Summerlee (originating from Old English sumer meaning "summer" and leah meaning "clearing, meadow.")
Somerset m English (British)
The name of an English county used as a personal name. It is derived from Old English and may mean “the people of the summer settlement” or “settlers by the sea-lakes”. It is often translated as "the land of the summer people".
Somkhid m & f Thai, Lao
Alternate transcription of Somkhit.
Somsack m Lao
From Lao ສົມ (som) meaning "worthy, suitable, proper" and ສັກ (sak) meaning "rank, power, authority".
Sönke m Low German, East Frisian, North Frisian
Low German and North Frisian diminutive of Sören.... [more]
Sonnet f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Diminutive of Italian sonetto - song, sound; little song. Also the term for a short lyric poem, usually with eight line stanzas, followed by six line ... [more]
Sonrisa f American (Hispanic), American
Means "smile" in Spanish. Created name not actually used in Spanish-speaking countries.
Soph f English
Diminutive of Sophia or Sophie.
Sophi f English (Rare)
Variant of the name Sophie and diminutive of Sophia.
Sophiana f Various (Rare)
Elaboration of Sophia.
Sophina f English (Rare)
Possible variant of Suffina.
Sora f Korean (Anglicized)
Indigenous Korean name, a single two-syllable word meaning "conch shell". It is one of a number of such native names (called 고유어 이름) that have become more popular in South Korea in recent decades... [more]
Sorell m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Sorell. A famous namesake is biologist Sir Julian Sorell Huxley, the brother of Aldous Huxley.
Sorrell m English
Transferred use of an originally French surname, Sorrell. The most notable bearer is the actor Sorrell Booke (1930-1994) best known for playing the corrupt local functionary Boss Hogg on the American television series, 'The Dukes of Hazzard' (1979-1985).
Sorry-for-sin m English (Puritan)
Referring to repentance.
Sosie f English
Meaning uncertain. Actors Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick used it for their daughter Sosie Bacon (1992-). It was perhaps inspired by French sosie "lookalike", derived from Latin Sosia, the name of a character in Plautus' play 'Amphitryon', itself from Greek Σωσίας (Sosias) meaning "savior" from σως (sos) "safe, whole, unwounded" (compare Sostrate, Sose)... [more]
Šóta m Sioux
From the Lakota šóta (shoh'-lah) meaning "smoke".
Soul m & f American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Soul. May also be used in reference to the word soul, from Old English sāwol, sāw(e)l, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch ziel and German Seele.
Soulougue m French (Cajun), African American, American (South)
Presumably a variant or misreading of the surname Soulouque.... [more]
Souriya m Lao
Means "sun" in Lao, ultimately from Sanskrit सूर्य (surya).
Southern m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Southern.
Sou'wester m English (Puritan, Rare)
Referring to a south-westerly gale. At least two individuals bear this name, a man who was born at sea in a south-westerly gale and his nephew born years later in memory of him.
Souzane f Walloon
Walloon form of Susanna.
Sovay f Popular Culture
Probably corruption of Sophie or Sylvie.
Soviet Russia m Obscure
From the name of the communist state that spanned Eurasia from 1922 to 1991.
Spakr m Old Norse
From Old Norse spakr meaning "wise, sensible, peaceable".
Spania f Medieval Occitan, Medieval Italian
Derived from Latin Hispania "Iberian peninsula, Spain", itself possibly derived from Punic אישפן "coast of hyraxes".
Spark m & f English (Rare)
Originally a transferred use of the surname Spark. It is now used as an adoption of the English word (which is derived from Old English spearca via Middle English sparke "spark").
Sparkle f African American, Trinidadian Creole
Middle English frequentative (verb) or diminutive (noun) of spark.
Sparkr m Norse Mythology
Old Norse byname or personal name meaning, ‘sprightly’, ‘vivacious’
Sparks m English
Originally a transferred use of the surname Sparks. It is now used as an adoption of the English word (which is derived from Old English spearca via Middle English sparke "spark").
Sparky m American, Pet
Nickname, though not a diminutive. Often a given name for pets.
Sparta f & m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, English
Short form of Spartacus. It is also the name of an ancient Roman city.
Spasena f Bulgarian
Derived from Bulgarian спасена (spasena), the indefinite feminine singular past passive participle of спася (spasja) "to save, to rescue" referring to Jesus Christ.
Spaska f Bulgarian
Feminine form of Spas.
Speranța f Romanian (Rare)
Derived from Romanian speranță "hope".
Spero m English
Transferred use of the surname Spero.
Spira f English
Feminine form of Spiro.
Spire m English (Rare)
From Old French spirer, and its source, Latin spīrō (“to breathe”). Possible relation to Spiro.
Splendora f Medieval English, Italian
Medieval English name (found in a Curia Regis Roll item dated 1213), derived from Latin splendor meaning "brilliance, brightness, lustre, distinction". (It was listed in 'A Dictionary of English Surnames' by Dr Reaney, who noted: 'In the Middle Ages there was a fashion for fanciful feminine names, few of which have survived, or given rise to surnames.') This is also the name a small town in the U.S. state of Texas.
Spontaniouse f African American (Rare)
Variant of Spontaneous. This is borne by Spontaniouse Grant, who was a contestant on the ninth season of the reality television series America's Next Top Model.
Spragge m Medieval English
Meaning "lively."
Spurgeon m English (Rare)
Transferred use of a surname Spurgeon. British preacher Charles Spurgeon bore the surname.
Spuria f Late Roman
Feminine form of Spurius.
Squire m English (Rare)
Either from the English occupational surname (see Squire), or else directly from the English word. It is derived from Old French esquier, escuier "squire", literally "shield-bearer" (from Latin scutarius, a derivative of scutum "shield").
Srđan m Croatian, Serbian
Possibly derived from South Slavic srdit meaning "angry". It was associated with Sergius (Srđ in older Croatian) from early times.
Srebrenka f Croatian, Serbian
Derived from srebro meaning ''silver''.
Staceigh f Obscure
Extremely rare variant of Stacy.
Stachys m Ancient Greek, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Derived from the Greek noun στάχυς (stachys) meaning "a head of grain, an ear of corn" as well as "scion, progeny".... [more]
Stalin m Indian, Spanish (Latin American), Haitian Creole
From the name of the Russian revolutionist and secretary general of the Communist party of the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin. Despite the controversial character of the politician, the name is used as a given name in India and (more rarely) in Latin America.
Stalina f Russian, Spanish (Latin American)
Feminization of the surname Stalin, which was adopted by Soviet leader Joseph Stalin (the name itself is derived from Russian сталь (stal) meaning "steel"... [more]
Stamatina f Greek
Diminutive of Stamatia.
Stan m Soviet, Russian (Rare)
Combination of the surnames of Сталин (Stalin) and Энгельс (Engels), which refer to Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) and Friedrich Engels (1820-1895). This name was created by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.
Standfast m English (Puritan)
Transferred use of the English surname Standfast, or simply means "to stand firm, to stand one's ground"; compare the English word steadfast meaning "firm or unwavering in purpose, resolution or faith" and the name Stand-fast-on-high.
Stand-fast-on-high m & f English (Puritan)
Referencing putting your full trust in God.
Standish m English
Transferred use of the surname Standish.
Stanflæd f Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English stan "stone, rock, gem" and flæd, possibly meaning "beauty".
Stanhope m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Stanhope.
Stanilia f Bulgarian
Variant transcription of Станилия (see Staniliya).
Stanimira f Bulgarian
Feminine form of Stanimir.
Stanka f Kashubian
Diminutive of Kónstancja.
Stanton m English
Transferred use of the surname Stanton.
Starbuck m & f English (American, Rare), Literature, Popular Culture
Transferred use of the surname Starbuck.... [more]
Starfire f Popular Culture
From DC Comics "Teen Titans."
Stark m English
Transferred use of the surname Stark.
Starlene f English (Rare)
Possibly a blend of Starla and Darlene, or a combination of the English word starling (see Starling) with the popular name suffix lene.
Starlet f American
From the English starlet, either denoting a young actress or a small star.
Starletta f American
Elaboration of Starlet. A notable bearer of this name is Ellen's friend in 'Ellen Foster', by Kaye Gibbons.
Starlight f English (Rare)
Combination of Star, from Middle English sterre, from Old English steorra and light, from Middle English light, liht, leoht, from Old English lēoht (“light, daylight; power of vision; luminary; world”).
Starly f Obscure
Variant of Starlie.
Starsha f English (American, Rare)
Elaboration of Star using the suffix -sha
Starshine f & m English, Popular Culture
Popularized by the song "Good Morning, Starshine" from the 1967 anti-war, counter-culture, rock musical Hair.
Statham m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Statham.
Statia f Ancient Roman
Feminine form of Statius.
Statina f Roman Mythology
The goddess who gives the baby fitness or "straightness," (i.e. the ability to live) and the father held it up to acknowledge his responsibility to raise it. Unwanted children might be abandoned at the Temple of Pietas or the Columna Lactaria... [more]
Statius m Ancient Roman
Roman praenomen (which later also came to be used as a nomen gentile) of Oscan origin. The meaning is uncertain, but it may possibly have been derived from Oscan staít meaning "he stands", which would mean that it is closely related to Latin statuo "to set up, to erect, to cause to stand"... [more]
Stauros m Greek
Variant transcription of Stavros.
Steadfast m & f English (Puritan)
Meaning, "resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering." Used in reference to God's steadfastness or in reference to one's steadfastness to faith.
Steed m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Steed.
Stefos m Greek
Diminutive of Stephanos / Stefanos.
Stegath m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Stegath, as in the case of American screenwriter, film actor and producer Stegath James Dorr (born 3 June 1973).
Stellaluna f Literature
From Latin stella "star" and luna "moon" (compare Stella 1, Luna), used for the title character - a fruit bat - in the popular children's picture book 'Stellaluna' (1993)... [more]
Stellanora f Obscure
Combination of Stella 1 and Nora 1.
Stellar f & m American (South, Rare, Archaic), English
Phonetic spelling of Stella 1 reflecting a dialectal pronunciation.
Sten m Soviet, Russian (Rare)
Combination of the surnames of Сталин (Stalin) and Энгельс (Engels), which refer to Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) and Friedrich Engels (1820-1895). This name was created by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.
Sten m Estonian
Even though this name was originally an adoption of Swedish Sten, this name is now considered a variant of Stefan in Estonia.
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