English Submitted Names

This is a list of submitted names in which the language is English.
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Sherrill m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Sherrill. As a feminine name, it's also a variant of Cheryl.
Sherrin f English
Variant of Sharon.
Sherrinford m English
Original name of Sherlock Holmes. Sherringford was originally paired with the last name 'Hope'. It was then changed to Sherrinford Holmes, this was then discarded for Sherlock Holmes. It is now used to refer to the proposed elder brother of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes.
Sherrod m English
Variant of Sherrard. Americanized form of French Cherot 'wagoner' (see Shero). This is the name of Ohio senator Sherrod Brown, as well as football figure Sherrod Martin.
Sherryn f English (Australian)
Variant of Sharon perhaps influenced by Sherry.
Sherwin m English
Transferred use of surname Sherwin.
Sheshai m Biblical
Sheshai was a clan of Anakim living in Hebron named for a son of Anak in the Holy Bible (Numbers 13:22). The clans were driven out of the city by Caleb (Joshua 15:14) and the Tribe of Judah (Judges 1:10).
Sheshan m Biblical
Meaning, "noble."
Shev f & m English
Variant of Shevon
Shevie f English (Rare)
Short form / nickname of Shevaun and other variants.
Shevone f English (Rare)
Variant of Shevon using the popular ‘e’ at the end.
Shey f & m English
Variant of Shay 1.
Sheyenn f English
Variant of Cheyenne.
Sheyne f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Shane.
Shi m & f English
Diminutive of Shiloh
Shia m English (Modern), Various
In the case of American actor Shia LaBeouf (1986-), it is derived from Hebrew שַׁי יָהּ (shai yah) meaning "gift of Yahweh".
Shiann f English
Variant of Cheyenne.
Shields m English (Rare, Archaic)
Possibly from the surname Shields. Shields Green (1836-1859) was an escaped Afro-American slave who was one of the leaders in John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry and was sentenced by hanging.
Shillem m Biblical
Shillem was a son of Naphtali according to Genesis 46:24 and Numbers 26:49. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Shilo m & f Hebrew, English (Modern, Rare)
Hebrew form of Shiloh, as well as an English variant.
Shilom m English (American, Rare)
Joseph Smith said that this was a more correct name for Salem, the city that Melchizedek was king of. It means "righteousness" and "peace" in Hebrew.
Shilshah m Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
Derives from the Hebrew word שלש (shalosh), שָׁלַשׁ‎ (shalash), or שלש (shlsh) which means "three, triad, to do a third time". In the Bible, Shilshah is mentioned once, in 1 Chronicles 7:37, as one of the sons of Zophah, who was the son of Helem of Asher... [more]
Shimeah m Biblical
Shimeah was a third son of Jesse, a brother of David (1 Samuel 16:9}, and the father of Jonadab (2 Samuel 13:3).
Shimi m Biblical
Shimi was a son of Gershon of the house of Levi according to Exodus 6:17. He was born in Egypt.
Shimmer f English (Rare)
Derived from the English-speaking word ‘shimmer’, which is used to describe a bright or sparkling light or colour.
Shimmy m English
Diminutive of Shimon.
Shimri m Biblical
This name is comprised of two parts: שמר (shamar) meaning "to guard" and י (yod) which can make the word an adjective, make it possessive, or can be an abbreviation of Yahweh.... [more]
Shimrith f Biblical
From Hebrew שמר (shamar) meaning "to keep or guard". In the Bible, she is a Moabitess that can be found on 2 Chronicles 24:26.
Shimshai m Biblical
Shimshai was a scribe who was represented the peoples listed in Ezra 4:9-10 in a letter to King Artaxerxes.
Shina f English (Rare)
Apparently an Anglicized spelling of Irish Síne.
Shinab m Biblical
Shinab is the king of Admah in Genesis 14 who joins other Canaanite city kings in rebelling against Chedorlaomer.
Shinae f English (Modern)
Variant of Shanae, perhaps inspired by Sinéad.
Shine f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Either from the English word shine or transferred use of the surname Shine 1.
Shiny m & f English, African American
From the English word shiny, meaning "glorious, shining, brightness".
Shiphtan m Biblical
Shiphtan was the father of Kemuel, a prince of the Tribe of Ephraim. (Num. 34:24).
Shirelle f English
This name is an alternate form of 'Shirley', meaning "Bright Clearing" in Old English. The 1960's band "The Shirelles" was popular in the 1960s, and may have contributed to the names use.
Shirl f English
Short form of Shirley.
Shirli f English
Variant of Shirley.
Shirlie f English
Variant of Shirley.
Shiseido f English (American, Rare)
This rare name originates from the name of the Japanese company, Shiseido (also spelled as Shiseidō). The brand name is written as 資生堂 with 資 (shi) meaning "assets, be conductive to, capital, contribute to, data, funds, resources", 生 (shou, sei, i.kiru, i.keru, -u, u.mare, o.u, ki, na.ru, ha.eru) meaning "birth, genuine, life" and 堂 (dou) meaning "hall, public chamber."... [more]
Shisha m Biblical
Shisha was the father of Elihoreph and Ahijah, who were secretaries to King Solomon.
Shivaun f English
Variant of Siobhan.
Shiza m Biblical
This name is of unknown etymology, although some references claim it means "gift" or "splendor".... [more]
Shobab m Biblical
Mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:18.
Shobal m Biblical
Shobal was a Horite chief in the hill country of Seir during the days of Esau. He was a son of Seir the Horite, and his sons were Alvas, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho and Onam... [more]
Shomer m & f Biblical
Means "keeper, watchman" or "guarded", from the Hebrew verb שמר (shamar) "to keep, to guard". In the Old Testament this is the name of the mother of Jehozabad, 2 Kings 12:21 (in 2 Chronicles 24:26 she is called Shimrith), and the name of a man of Asher, 1 Chronicles 7:32.
Shonee f English (Australian)
Famous bearer is Shonee Fairfax, competitor in season 3 and season 5 of Australian Survivor.
Shonn m English (American)
Anglicized form of Seán.
Shonna f English
Variant of Shawna.
Shonnell f English
Variant of Chanel
Shontay f English
Variant of Chanté.
Shooter m English (American, Rare)
Likely transferred use of the surname Shooter or from the English word shooter.
Shorter m English (British, Rare, Archaic), English (Puritan, ?)
From the English word shorter. Charles W. Bardsley wrote in Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature (1880) that he found five instances of this name being given in English parish registers, citing two examples from 1689 and 1690, and compared it to Junior, Little and Young.
Shosho m English
Diminutive of Joseph.
Shout m English, Obscure
Possibly from the English word shout. Used by composer Shout Young.
Shua f Biblical
A daughter of a Canaanite mentioned in Genesis 38 and 1 Chronicles 7.
Shu'al m Biblical, Ancient Hebrew
Derived from שועל meaning "fox"
Shunammite f English (African)
Hebrew for "woman of Shunaam." Associated with the prophet Elisha according to 2 Kings 4:8, although not used as the real name in the Bible.
Shuni m Biblical
Shuni was a son of Gad according to Genesis 46:16 and Numbers 26:15. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with Jacob.
Shurlei f English
Phonetic Variant of Shirley
Shurley m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Shirley.
Shuthelah m Biblical
Shuthelah was a son of Ephraim according to Numbers 26:35 and 1 Chronicles 7:20.
Shy f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Chey. It can also be simply derived from the English word shy.
Shyan f English (Rare)
Variant of Cheyenne. Also compare Shyann.
Shyelle f African American (Modern, Rare), English (Modern, Rare)
Apparently a combination of the phonetic element shy (from names such as Shiloh and Shyanne) with the popular name suffix elle... [more]
Shyenne f English
Variant of Cheyenne.
Shylee f English (Modern)
Combination of the popular phonetic elements shy and lee, possibly inspired by names such as Shiloh, Shyla, Shaylee, Kylie and Riley.... [more]
Shyloa f English
Variant of Shiloh.
Shyloh m & f English
Variant of Shiloh.
Shyril f English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Sheryl.
Shyvonne f English (Rare)
Variant of Shavonne, influenced by Yvonne.
Si m English
Diminutive of Simon 1, Silas, and other names containing the si sound.
Sia f English
Diminutive of any name containing the element -sia-. A noted bearer is Australian singer-songwriter Sia, born Sia Kate Isobelle Furler (b.1975), best known for her collaboration songs 'Titanium', with David Guetta, and 'Wild Ones', with Flo Rida.
Siaan f & m English (Australian), Chinese (Anglicized)
Variant of Sian or anglicized variant of Xiang.
Sian f English
English form of Siân.
Sianna f Literature, English
In Lady of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley, Sianna was the daughter of the Faerie Queen.
Siara f English (American, Modern, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Variant of Sierra or Ciara 2. 96 girls in the USA were named SIARA in 2005.
Sibell f English (Rare)
Variant of Sibyl, influenced by the spelling Sybella.
Siddie f English
Possibly a diminutive of any name starting with Sid.
Sidnee f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Sidney.
Sidneigh f English
Variant spelling of Sidney.
Sidnie f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Sidney.
Sidrick m English
Possibly a variant of Sitric (see Sithric).
Sidwell f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Sidwell.
Siennarose f English (Modern, Rare, ?)
Combination of the names Sienna and Rose.
Sienne f English (Modern)
A variant of Sienna or possibly inspired by also combining Vienne
Signey f English (American)
Minnesota Swedish corruption of Signy or Signe.
Sikena f English (American, Rare), African
Transferred use of the surname Sikena.
Silda f English (American, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
This name is borne by Silda Wall Spitzer, wife of Eliot Spitzer.
Silence m & f English (African), English (Puritan), Romani (Archaic)
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]
Silene f English (Rare)
After a large genus of flowering plants that contains almost 900 species. It's commonly known as the campion or catchfly. It's also the feminine form of Silenus.
Silk f English (Canadian)
Simply form the English word silk
Silken f English
Famous bearer is Canadian champion rower Silken Laumann (born 1964).
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.
Silla f English (American, Archaic)
Short form names ending in -silla and similar sounds, such as Priscilla and Drusilla.
Silus m English
Variant of Silas.
Silvian m Dutch, Romanian, English, German
English, German and Romanian form of Silvianus, also sometimes used in The Netherlands.
Silvin m English, Picard
English and Picard form of Silvinus.
Sim m Scottish, English
Short form of Simon 1.
Simeonas m Lithuanian, Biblical
Lithuanian form of Simeon.
Similian m English
English form of Similianus. A bearer of this name was St. Similian of Nantes, a French bishop and saint from the 4th century AD. His feast day is on June 16.
Simonus m Dutch (Rare), English (Archaic), German (Archaic)
Medieval latinized form of Simon 1, which makes the name a double latinization, as Simon itself is already (biblical) Latin. Also compare Simonis.
Simplician m English
English form of Simplicianus. This was the name of a saint from the 4th century AD.
Simpson m English
Transferred use of the surname Simpson.
Simri m Biblical
Variant transcription of Shimri, as used in 1 Chronicles 26:10.... [more]
Sims m English (Rare)
Taken from the surname, Sims.
Sina f German, English
Short form of names ending in sina, such as Rosina, Gesina or Thomasina.
Sina f English (Rare)
Probably a form of the Gaelic Sìne or Síne, 'which normally becomes Sheena... [more]
Sinai m English
Given in honor of the mountain from the book of Exodus.
Sincerely f English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word sincerely meaning "in a sincere manner".
Sinda f English
Variant of Cinda.
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.
Sinead f English
Anglicised form of Sinéad.
Sinnamon f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Cinnamon. This also coincides with a surname (see Sinnamon).
Sinnia f English
Sinnia is so close to the flower or name, "Zinnia" Just spelled differently. Sinnia means beauty, just to point that out.
Siobhan f English
Anglicised form of Siobhán.
Sionne f English
Could be a variant of Sianne, influenced by Dionne. It could also be derived from the name of a town in France's Lorraine region.
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.
Sir m English
Possibly from the title "Sir", typically used to address any male whose name is unknown or out of respect, or who is of a higher rank, or who has been bestowed the title ('knighted') by royalty. Derived from the Old French sire 'master, sir, lord', from the Latin senior 'older, elder'.
Sirach m Biblical
Name of the book of the Bible in the Old Testament, from the name Sira.
Siren f English (Modern, Rare)
Derived from Greek Σειρῆνες (Seirenes), the name of a type of sea nymphs who lured mariners with their enchanting voices.
Sirena f English (Rare)
Derived from Spanish sirena "mermaid". The Spanish dramatist Jacinto Benavente used this name in his play 'Los intereses creados' (1907), where it belongs to a poor widow and matchmaker called Doña Sirena.
Sirina f English (Rare), Scandinavian (Rare)
English variant of Serena and Scandinavian variant of Sirin.
Sirs m English (Puritan)
Referring to "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"
Sisi f English, American
Variant of Cici, more often used for names beginning with or containing the letter s.
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.
Sitharina f English
Most likely a variant of Catherine.
Sivannah f English
Modern variant of Savannah
Six m Medieval German, English (Rare)
Variant of Sixt which likely came about due to sloppy pronunciation.
Sixteen f English (Rare)
From Old English siextīene.
Siya f & m English (American, Modern, Rare), South African
As an English feminine name, it is likely a modern respelling of Sia.... [more]
Siza m Biblical
Variant transcription of Shiza.... [more]
Skai f & m English
Variant of Sky.
Skandar m Arabic, English
Short form of Iskandar. A well-known bearer of this name is the British actor Skandar Keynes.
Skeet m English
Perhaps from the Old Norse "Skotja" Meaning- "To shoot" Also believed to mean "Swift" from English.
Skelton m English (Rare)
Transferred use of a surname Skelton.
Skilar f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Skyler.
Skiler f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Skyler.
Skilynne f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Skylyn.
Skilyr f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Skylar.... [more]
Skip m English
Short form of Skipper.
Skipp m English
Variant of Skip.
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).
Skippi f English
Diminutive of Skipper.
Skippie m English
Diminutive of Skipper and Skipton.
Skippy m & f English
Diminutive of Skipper and Skipton.
Skipwith m English (American, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Skipwith.... [more]
Skyden m English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Sky and the -den suffix used in names such as Jaden and Aidan... [more]
Skyelar m & f English (American, Modern)
Variant of Skylar by adding Skye.
Skyelyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Skye using the popular name suffix lyn.
Skyelynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Skylynn influenced by the spelling of Skye.
Skylan m & f English (Rare)
Perhaps a variant of Skylyn. This name was given to 23 boys and 28 girls born in the USA in 2015.
Skylark f English (Modern, Rare)
From the English word for the type of songbird, i.e., the common European lark (Alauda arvensis; which is "famed for its melodious song"). Use of the name is probably inspired by the similar name Skylar; it could also be viewed as a combination of Sky and Lark.... [more]
Skylee f English (Modern)
Combination of Sky and Lee. This name was used by the band Blink-182 for their unreleased song Skylee's With Me.
Skyleen f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Sky and the popular name suffix -leen in the style of Kayleen. In other words a variant of Skylene.
Skyleigh f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Skylee, or a combination of Sky and the popular name suffix leigh.
Skylin f English (Modern)
Variant of Skylyn. In 2011, this variant was given to 31 girls born in the United States (in addition, 101 were given the name Skylynn, 38 Skylyn, 22 Skylan, 11 Skyelynn, 10 Skylinn, 7 Skyelyn, and 5 were named Skylynne).
Skylinn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Skylyn.
Skyller m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Skyler.
Skylor m & f English
Variant of Skyler.
Skylur m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Skyler.
Skyra f English
Blend of Sky and Kyra.
Skyrah f English (Modern)
Variant of Skyra, a contraction of Sky and Kyra. In 2011, the name Skyra was given to 7 girls born in the United States.
Slate m English (American, Modern)
Derived from the surname Slate.
Slater m English
Transferred use of the surname Slater.
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).
Slone m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Sloane.
Slumber m English (African)
From the vocabulary word "slumber".
Smedley m English
Transferred use of the surname Smedley.
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").
Snoh f English (American)
Variant of Snow.... [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.
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