This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is English or American.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
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 ... [
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Sonora f English (American, Rare)Of uncertain origin and meaning. It might be inspired by the name of the north-western Mexican state Sonora or possibly be derived from Latin
sonorus "resounding; sonorous".
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 (Rare)Transferred use of the 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).
Sosie f EnglishMeaning 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,
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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.
Sou'wester m English (British, Rare), ObscureFrom the English noun
sou'wester, a contracted form of
southwester which refers to a strong wind that blows from the southwest and brings warm air from the tropics to the British Isles, often causing rain as it cools while passing over the sea... [
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Sovereign f & m English (Modern)From the English word, both a noun meaning "monarch" and an adjective meaning "predominant; greatest; utmost; paramount" or "having supreme power", which is derived from Vulgar Latin *
superanus "chief" (ultimately from Latin
super "over") via Old French... [
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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").
Sparks m EnglishOriginally 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, PetNickname, though not a diminutive. Often a given name for pets.
Speedy m English"Speedy" is an English adverb used to describe someone fast or to do something quickly
Sphere m English (Rare)Probably from the English word
sphere, ultimately from Greek σφαῖρα (sphaira) meaning "globe, ball". Two famous bearers of this name are American jazz pianist Thelonious Sphere Monk (1917-1982) and his son Thelonious Sphere "T... [
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Spot f & m English, PetA very common name for dogs and cats alike, perhaps most notably Data's cat(s) from the TV show Star Trek: The New Generation.
Sprig ? American (Rare)From the word sprig, meaning both "a small shoot: twig; branch" and "youth, heir". Usage might relate to the existence of Sprigg as a surname.
Spruce m English (American)An English word referring to a type of evergreen tree; also a synonym of dapper. Both originally referring to imports, an alternation of Pruce "from Prussia".
Spurgeon m English (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Spurgeon. In many cases, especially among devout Christians, the name is given in honour of the English preacher Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892).
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").
Staley m & f American (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Staley. While it was used as a rare masculine name during the 20th century, in modern times, it's more often used as a feminine name.
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.
Starlet f AmericanFrom the English
starlet, either denoting a young actress or a small star.
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”).
Starling f & m EnglishFrom the
English word for the type of bird. It is commonly associated with the name
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Starry f & m EnglishFrom the English word
starry, "abounding with stars".
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.
Stede m English (Archaic, ?)Possibly from an English surname that was derived from Old English
stēda meaning "stallion; stud-horse" or Old English
stede "place; position". This was most notably borne by Stede Bonnet (1688-1718), known as the 'Gentleman Pirate' because he was born into a wealthy English family on the island of Barbados.
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).
Steny m English (Rare)Derived from the Dutch name Steen. This is the name of House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, whose name was derived from his father’s name.
Stevin m EnglishVariant spelling of
Stephen. This is the stage name of Stephen Grossman, the creator of the popular kids web-series 'Blippi'.
Stewie m Popular Culture, EnglishDiminutive of
Stewart. In popular culture, this name is best known for being the name of Stewie Griffin, one of the main characters of the American animated television series
Family Guy.
St George m English (Rare)Anglicized version of the French
Saint-Georges. It is possibly used in honor of Saint George of Lydda.
Stith m EnglishDerived from the Scottish surname
Stith, of unknown meaning. This was the name of Stith Thompson (1885-1976), an American folklorist.