Submitted Names in Barbados

This is a list of submitted names in which the place is Barbados.
gender
usage
place
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
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.
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.
Siaska f Indigenous American
Means "sweet foot" or "delicious paw", referring to a "bear's paw" in the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) language.
Sibell f English (Rare)
Variant of Sibyl, influenced by the spelling Sybella.
Siboney f Spanish (Caribbean), Arawak
Means "people of the precious stone" or "cave dweller" in Arawak, spoken in Cuba. ... [more]
Sica-tuva f Indigenous American, Yavapai
Means "born quickly" in Yavapai. Name borne by a prominent member of the Prescott Yavapai tribe, who was inducted into the Arizona Women's Hall of Fame in 2006.
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
Sikleb f Spanish (Caribbean, Rare)
Belkis spelled backwards. It is used in Venezuela.
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.
Silken f English
Famous bearer is Canadian champion rower Silken Laumann (born 1964).
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.
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.
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.
Sinead f English
Anglicised form of Sinéad.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
Sketco m & f Tahltan, Indigenous American, New World Mythology
Tahltan name for the Raven, a common spirit found throughout Pacific Northwest Coast indigenous cultures.
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.
Skyden m English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Sky and the -den suffix used in names such as Jaden and Aidan... [more]
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.
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.
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.
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").
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.
Snowy f & m English (Rare)
From the English word "snowy" meaning "covered with Snow; resembling snow; or when snow is falling".
Sofe f English
Short form of Sophia.
Sofiana f English, English (American)
Elaboration of Sofia and variant of Sophiana
Soibhan f English (Rare)
Rare variant of Siobhán.
Sojourner f English (Rare)
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]
Solaris f & m English (Modern, Rare)
From the Latin word solaris meaning "solar, sunny".
Solaya f English (Rare)
From the Spanish "sol" which means "sun" and "aya", which is another word for governess.
Solé f English
Variant of Soleil.
Soliana f English (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Sol 1 with the same ending as names like Ariana and Tiana.
Sollie m & f English
Pet form of Solomon or Saul (when borne by a male) and variant spelling of Soli (when borne by a female).
Solmaira f Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
Combination of Sol 1 and Maira and variant spelling of Solmayra... [more]
Solstice f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Derived from Latin solsticium and thus ultimately from sol "sun" and stito "to stand still". The English word solstice refers to two times of the year when the sun's apparent position in the sky reaches its northernmost or southernmost extremes.... [more]
Solton m English (Modern)
Means “Sol’s town”, a newly created name.
Solvay f English (Modern, Rare), Swedish (Modern, Rare)
Anglicized form and modern Swedish form of Solveig.
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.")
Son m English (Rare)
From the English word son meaning 'male child'.
Sonata f Lithuanian, English (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From a musical term for a musical composition for one or a few instruments (piano frequently being one of them) in three or four movements that vary in key and tempo, derived from the feminine past participle of Italian verb sonare (modern suonare) meaning "to play (an instrument); to sound."
Sondy f English
Nickname and short form of Alessondra.
Soni m English
Variant of Sony.
Sonietta f English (Modern, Rare), Italian (Rare), Literature
Likely a diminutive of Sonia. This name was used by Anthony Burgess for a female character in his novel A Clockwork Orange.
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]
Sonney m & f English
Variant and feminine form of Sonny.
Sonni m & f English
Variant and Feminine form of Sonny.
Sonsiré f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Spanish (Caribbean, Rare)
Spanish variant of Sons-ee-ah-ray, which was used for a young Apache girl in the American Western film Broken Arrow (first released in the United States in 1950)... [more]
Soph f English
Diminutive of Sophia or Sophie.
Sophi f English (Rare)
Variant of the name Sophie and diminutive of Sophia.
Sophiah f English (Modern)
Variant spelling of Sophia.
Sophila f English, Indian (Rare)
Elaborated form of Sophie or Sophia.
Sophina f English (Rare)
Possible variant of Suffina.
Sophine f English (Rare)
Likely a variant of Sophina.
Sophnia f English (Rare)
Possibly an elaboration of Sophia.
Sophye f English
Variant of Sophie.
Sorángel f Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
From Ángel or (sometimes) Orángel prefixed with Sor-, likely taken from names beginning with this pattern, e.g. Soraida.... [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.
Sorrelia f English (Rare)
Elaboration on Sorrel adding the suffix -lia.
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 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]
Southern m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Southern.
Southworth m English
From the surname Southworth
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... [more]
Soyini f African American, Caribbean (Rare)
Meaning uncertain. This is the middle name of American politician Ayanna Pressley (1974-), who has claimed it means "richly endowed" in Swahili.
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 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").
Sparta f & m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, English
Short form of Spartacus. It is also the name of an ancient Roman city.
Speed m English (Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Speed.
Speedy m English
"Speedy" is an English adverb used to describe someone fast or to do something quickly
Speight m English
Transferred use of surname Speight
Spence m English
Short form of Spencer.
Spenceria f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Spencer.
Spencia f English (Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of Spencer.
Spenny m English
Diminutive of Spencer.
Spero m English
Transferred use of the surname Spero.
Sperry m & f English (Rare)
Transferred from the English surname Sperry.
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... [more]
Spikey m English
Diminutive of Spike.
Spiky m English
Variant of Spikey.
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.
Spot f & m English, Pet
A very common name for dogs and cats alike, perhaps most notably Data's cat(s) from the TV show Star Trek: The New Generation.
Sprague m English (Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Sprague, itself a variant of the English word sprack meaning "lively".
Spranger m Irish (Rare, Archaic), English (Rare, Archaic)
Of uncertain etymology, possibly a transferred use of the surname Sprainger. Spranger Barry (23 November 1719 – 10 January 1777) was an Irish actor.
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).
Squall m Popular Culture, English
Meaning: a great storm, usually tropical in nature... [more]
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").
Staceyanna f English (Rare)
Combinaiton of Stacey and Anna.
Staceyanne f English (Rare)
Combination of Stacey and Anne 1.
Staff m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Staff.
Stall m English
Transferred use of the surname Stall.
Stamford m English
Stamford means "stone ford" and comes from Old English.
Standish m English
Transferred use of the surname Standish.
Stanhope m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Stanhope.
Stanilde f Medieval English, Central African (Rare), English (Rare)
Means "Stone battle". It is derived from the Anglo-Saxon elements stan 1 meaning "Stone", and hild meaning "Battle".
Stanlee m English
Variant of Stanley.
Stanli m English
Variant of Stanley.
Stanlie m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Stanley.
Stann m & f English
Variant of Stan 1.
Stannard m English
From the surname Stannard
Stanton m English
Transferred use of the surname Stanton.
Stara f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Star.
Stargazer f & m English (Rare)
From the English word stargazer "one who stargazes" or "a daydreamer".
Stark m English
Transferred use of the surname Stark.
Starkey m English
Transferred use of surname Starkey
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.
Starlett f English (Modern)
Variant of Starlet, possibly influenced by Scarlett.
Starlette f English (Rare)
Variant of Starlet possibly based on the French Feminine diminutive suffix -ette.
Starley f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Starlee or a transferred use of the surname Starley. A notable bearer is an Australian singer Starley Hope.
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 English
From the English word for the type of bird. It is commonly associated with the name Star.... [more]
Starlyn f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Star using the popular name suffix lyn.
Starlynne f English
Variant spelling of Starlyn.
Starri m & f English
Variant of Starry.
Starrlyn f English (Modern)
Combination of Starr (see Star) with the common suffix -lyn-.
Starry f & m English
From the English word starry, "abounding with stars".
Starshine f & m English, Popular Culture
Popularized by the song "Good Morning, Starshine" from the 1967 anti-war, counter-culture, rock musical Hair.
Stas f & m English (Rare)
Diminutive of Stacy and Anastasia
Stasey f English
Variant of Stacy.
Stasi f English (Rare)
Rare variant of Stacy, and a short form of Anastasia.
Stasia f English (Rare), Romansh, Russian
English and Romansh short form of Anastasia as well as a Russian variant transliteration of Стася (see Stasya).
Stasie f English
Variant of Stacy.
Stasy f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Stacy.
Statham m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Statham.
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.
Stedman m English
Transferred use of the surname Stedman.... [more]
Steed m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Steed.
Steel m English (Rare)
Either transferred use of the surname Steel or from the English word steel.
Steele m English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred form the surname Steele.
Steevee f English
Variant of Stevie.
Steevi f English
Variant of Stevie.
Steevie f English
Variant of Stevie.
Stef f English
Short form of Stefanie.
Stefen m English
Variant of Stephen.
Stefie f English
Diminutive of Stefanie.
Stefy f English
Diminutive of Stefanie.
Stel f English
Diminutive of Stella 1.
Stelan m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Stellan or a masculine form of Stela / Stella 1.
Steline f English
Elaborated form of Stella.
Stell f English
Diminutive of Stella, Estelle, and Estella.