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This is a list of submitted names in which the language is West Germanic; and the first letter is S.
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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."
Sheumais m Scots
Scots adoption of the vocative case of Seumas due to mistaking it for the nominative case.
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.
Sheyna f Yiddish
Alternate transcription of Yiddish שיינאַ (see Shayna).
Sheynah f Yiddish (Rare)
Variant transcription of Shayna.
Sheyne f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Shane.
Sheyve f Yiddish
From Hebrew שֶׁבַע ‎(Sheva') meaning "seven" or possibly "oath" (cf. Elisheva, Batsheva). This was the birth name of Russian psychiatrist Sabina Spielrein (1885-1942).
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.
Shimona f Hebrew, Yiddish
Feminine form of Shimon, possibly making it the Hebrew form of Simeona, Simona, or Simone 1.
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]
Shlema f Yiddish
Polish Yiddish
Shloyme m Yiddish
Yiddish variant of Solomon.
Shmiel m Jewish, Yiddish
Yiddish form of Shmuel.
Shmil m Jewish, Yiddish
Yiddish form of Shmuel.
Shmul m Yiddish
Yiddish form of Shmuel.
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]
Shoenlein f Medieval Jewish, Yiddish (Archaic)
Derived from the middle high German Schœne meaning "Beautiful" and a diminutive suffix
Shoinlin f Yiddish (Archaic), Medieval Jewish
variant of Shoenlein influenced by Yiddish pronunciation.
Sholem m Yiddish
A variant of Shalom reflecting Yiddish pronunciation.
Sholom m Jewish, Yiddish
Yiddish form of Shalom.
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.
Shoni f Yiddish
Means "beautiful" in Yiddish.
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.
Shoord m Scots
Shetlandic Scots form of Sigurd. The name is occasionally Anglicized as George.
Shoosan f Scots
Scots form of Susan.
Shoosie f Scots
Diminutive of Shoosan.
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.
Shosha f Jewish, Yiddish, Dutch (Rare), Literature
Yiddish diminutive of Shoshana.... [more]
Shosho m English
Diminutive of Joseph.
Shout m English, Obscure
Possibly from the English word shout. Used by composer Shout Young.
Shteinhart m Yiddish
Yiddish Form of Steinhard.
Shterna f Yiddish
Variant of Sterna.
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"
Shuggie m Scots
Diminutive of Shug.
Shuggy m Scots
Scots diminutive of Hugh.
Shulamis f Jewish, Yiddish
Yiddish form of Shulamit.
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.
Shusan f Scots
Scots form of Susan.
Shusie f Scots
Diminutive of Shusan.
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.
Sia f West Frisian
Originally a short form of names beginning with the Old German element sigu "victory".
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.
Siard m West Frisian
Frisian form of Sigehard.
Sias m Afrikaans, Dutch (Rare), German (Archaic)
Short form of Josias. Known bearers of this name include the Dutch sculptor Sias Fanoembi (1949-2013) and the South African statesman Sias Hoffman (1807-1879).
Sib m West Frisian
Frisian short form of Sibe.
Sibald m West Frisian
Frisian form of Sigebald.
Sibba f Medieval English
Medieval diminutive of Sybil
Sibbe m West Frisian
Variant of Sibe.
Sibbe f Anglo-Saxon
Old English diminutive of Sibyl (compare Sibley). Alternatively, it might derive from Old English sibb "kinship, relationship, friendliness; peace", making it a relation of Sif.
Sibbi m Anglo-Saxon
Old English form of Sibba and Sibe, a short form of names containing sige "victory" as the first element and an element starting with b- as the second (such as Sigeberht).
Sibbie f Scots
Diminutive of Easabell.
Sibe m West Frisian, East Frisian
Frisian short form of masculine names that have sigu or sigis for a first element, and of which the second element starts with a "b." The names Sibald and Sibert are good examples of that.
Sibell f English (Rare)
Variant of Sibyl, influenced by the spelling Sybella.
Sibert m West Frisian
Frisian form of Sigebert.
Sibet m West Frisian
Frisian short form of Sibald or Sibert.
Sibillina f German (Bessarabian), Italian (Rare)
Bessarabian German and Italian form of Sibyllina.
Sibley f Medieval English
Medieval vernacular form of Sibylla (see Sibyl).
Sibod m Frisian
Frisian form of Siegbod or a Frisian form of Siegbald.
Sibrand m Dutch
Dutch form of Sigebrand.
Sibren m Dutch
Dutch form of Sigibern or Sigebrand.
Siburg m Dutch, West Frisian
Dutch and Frisian form of Sigeburg.
Sicard m Germanic, History, Gascon, Lengadocian
Contracted form of Sigehard as well as the Gascon and Languedocian form of this name. Sicard was the name of a 9th-century prince of Benevento (Italy).
Sicco m Dutch
Hypocoristic form of names containing the Germanic name element sigu "victory".... [more]
Sichar m Germanic
Variant of Sighar.
Sichaus m Medieval, Medieval French, Old High German
Old High German sigu "victory" + Old High German hadu "battle".
Sichelgaita f Lombardic
Possibly derived from Old High German sigu "victory" and Langobardic gaida "sharp point (of a spear)". This was the name of a medieval duchess of Apulia (now part of Italy) and warrior.
Sicily f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Derived from Sicily, the name of the Italian island.... [more]
Siclebald m Old High German, Medieval, Medieval French
An elongation of Old High German sigu "victory" + Old High German bald "bold".
Siclebert m Old Saxon, Old High German, Medieval, Medieval French
An elongation of Old High German sigu "victory" + Old High German beraht, Old Saxon berht "bright" from Proto-Germanic berhtaz.
Siclefrid m Medieval French, Old High German (?), Frankish (?)
Derived from a lengthened form of Old High German sigu "victory" combined with Old High German fridu or Old Saxon frithu "peace" (making it a variant of Sigifrid).
Siclehard m Old High German, Medieval, Medieval French
An elongation of Old High German sigu "victory" + Old Saxon hard, Old High German hart "strong, hard".
Siclehilde f Old High German, Medieval French
Derived from a lengthened form of Old High German sigu "victory" combined with hilt "battle" (making it a variant of Sigihild).
Sicleholde f Old High German, Medieval, Medieval French
An elongation of Old High German sigu "victory" + Old High German hold "friendly, comely, graceful".
Sicleramna f Germanic, Medieval French, Old High German (?)
Derived from a lengthened form of Old High German sigu "victory" combined with Old High German or Old Saxon hram "raven"... [more]
Sicletrude f Old High German, Medieval, Medieval French
An elongation of Old High German sigu "victory" + Proto-Germanic þrūþ "strength" or Proto-Germanic trut "maiden".
Sico m West Frisian, Dutch (Rare)
Variant spelling of Siko, which itself is a variant form of Sike. Out of these names, Sico is currently the most prevalent. Also compare Sikko.
Sidda f German
Obsolete German short form of Sidonia.
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).
Sidumægden f Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)
Possibly derived from the Old English elements sidu meaning "modesty, custom, manner" and mæġden meaning "virgin, unmarried young woman".
Sidwell f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Sidwell.
Sieb m West Frisian
Variant of Sibe.
Siebe m Frisian
Contracted form of Germanic names beginning with the element sigu "victory".
Siebo m West Frisian, East Frisian
Variant form of Sibe.
Siebrandt m Dutch, Frisian
Dutch for Siegbrand.... [more]
Siebren m West Frisian
The name's origin is in the Dutch province of Friesland.
Siegbald m German (Rare, Archaic)
The name is a combination of the Germanic name elements sigu "victory" and bald "bold". The name can also be read as the sentence Sieg bald! "Win soon!".
Siegbod m Old High German
Derived from the Germanic name elements sigi "victory" and boto "lord, ruler".
Siegelinde f German (Rare, Archaic)
Rare form of Sieglinde. Used by German actress Lil Dagover, whose full name was Marie Antonia Siegelinde Martha Seubert.
Sieghardt m German (Rare)
Variant of Sieghard. The name was borne by the Austrian actor Sieghardt Rupp (1931–2015).
Sieglind f German
German short form of Sieglinde.
Siegnot m German, Popular Culture
Abbreviated, more modern form of Sigenot. In popular culture, this name is borne by a character from "Die Rose vom Liebesgarten", an opera by German composer Hans Pfitzner (1869-1949).
Siegruth f German (Rare, Archaic)
An early 20th century coinage from the Germanic name element sigu "victory" and the biblical name Ruth 1.
Siegwald m German
Variant of Sigwald.
Siegwin m German
Modern form of Sigwin.
Sieme m West Frisian
West Frisian form of Simon 1.
Siemer m Low German
Low German pet form of Siegmar.
Sien f Dutch, Limburgish
Short form of Francina, Josina, Klasina and other names with a similar ending.
Sieneke f Dutch, West Frisian
Diminutive form of Sien.
Siënna f Dutch
Dutch variant of Sienna.
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
Siep m Frisian
Contracted form of Germanic names beginning with the element sigu "victory".
Sierd m Dutch, Frisian
Possibly from Sîgi "Victory" and Hard "strong"
Sieta f West Frisian
Feminine form of Siet.
Siete m West Frisian
Variant of Siet.
Siete f Dutch (Archaic)
Short form of Lusie.
Sietze m Frisian
Variant of Sietse.
Sieuwke f West Frisian
Feminine form of Sieuwe.
Siewerd m Dutch
A Dutch name meaning "victory".
Sīfrit m Medieval German
Medieval South German form of Siegfried.
Sigband m Medieval German
Derived from Old High German sigu "victory" and bant "band, bond".
Sigbert m Germanic, German
Short form of Sigisbert.
Sigbod m Old High German
Derived from Old High German sigu "victory" and boto "messenger".
Sigbritt f Swedish, Dutch, Danish (Rare)
Combination of Sig (from Signe, Sigrid, or other names beginning with the Old Norse element sigr "victory") and Britt... [more]
Sigebald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic sigis, see Sigisbert) combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."
Sigebert m Germanic, History
Variant of Sigisbert. Sigebert I was king of Austrasia in the 6th century AD.
Sigebrand m Germanic
Derived from Old High German sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic sigis, see Sigisbert) combined with Old Norse brand "sword."
Sigeburg f Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Old High German sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic sigis, see Sigisbert). The second element is derived from Gothic bairgan (bergan in Old High German) "to keep, to save, to preserve", or from Old High German burg "fortress."
Sigefrið m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Proto-Germanic Sigifriþuz, using the Old English elements sige "victory" and friþ "peace"... [more]
Sigegar m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements sige "victory" and gar "spear". Cognate to Old Norse Siggæirr.
Sigehard m Germanic
Derived from Old High German sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic sigis, see Sigisbert) combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Sigehelm m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements sige "victory" and helm "helmet, protection".
Sigemær m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Germanic Sigimar, using the Old English elements sige "victory" and mære "famous"... [more]
Sigeman m Germanic
Derived from Old High German sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic sigis, see Sigisbert) combined with man "man."
Sigemar m Germanic
Derived from Old High German sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic sigis, see Sigisbert) combined with Old High German mâri "famous."
Sigemund m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Germanic Sigimundaz, using the Old English elements sige "victory" and mund "protection"... [more]
Sigenand m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Old High German sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic sigis, see Sigisbert). The second element is derived from Gothic nand "bravery" (or from Gothic nanthjan "to venture, to risk, to dare").
Sigenot m Germanic
Derived from Old High German sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic sigis, see Sigisbert) combined with Old High German not "need, necessity." The second element might also have been derived from hnôd, which comes from Old High German hnôtôn "to crush."
Sigenoth m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements sige "victory" and noð "boldness, daring".
Siger m West Frisian
West Frisian form of Sigihar.
Sigerad m Germanic
Derived from Old High German sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic sigis, see Sigisbert) combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Sigeræd m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English sige "victory" and ræd "counsel". This name was borne by a King of Essex, as well as a King of Kent.
Sigeric m Germanic, History
Derived from Old High German sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic sigis, see Sigisbert) combined with rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." Sigeric was the name of a 5th-century king of the Visigoths.
Sigerich m German
German form of Sigeric.
Sigerik m Croatian, Dutch, Norwegian
Croatian, Dutch and Norwegian form of Sigeric.
Sigert m Dutch, West Frisian
Dutch and West Frisian form of Sigehard.
Sigestan m Anglo-Saxon
Old English name composed of the elements sige "victory" and stan 1 "stone" (making it a cognate of Sigsteinn).
Sigewald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic sigis, see Sigisbert) combined with Gothic valdan "to reign."