American Submitted Names

American names are used in the United States. See also about American names.
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Shilah f American (Rare)
2006 winner of Miss Texas.
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.
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.
Shina f English (Rare)
Apparently an Anglicized spelling of Irish Síne.
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".
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]
Shivaun f English
Variant of Siobhan.
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.
Shontoya f African American (Modern, Rare)
Likely a blend of names such as Chantel or Chanté and LaToya.
Shooter m English (American, Rare)
Likely transferred use of the surname Shooter or from the English word shooter.
Shorice f American
Possibly a variant of Charisse.
Shosho m English
Diminutive of Joseph.
Shourvoisier m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Bastardization and transferred use of the surname Courvoisier.
Shout m English, Obscure
Possibly from the English word shout. Used by composer Shout Young.
Shrader m & f American
Transferred use of the surname Shrader.
Shronda f African American
Contracted variant of Sharonda.
Shurlei f English
Phonetic Variant of Shirley
Shurley m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Shirley.
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.
Shyheim m African American
Meaning uncertain, possibly an invented name blending the phonetic element shy with an Arabic name such as Raheem... [more]
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.
Shymiracle f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the phonetic prefix shy and Miracle. Also compare Amiracle.
Shyrielle f African American
Means beautiful meadow
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.
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.
Sibbie f American
Diminutive of Sibyl.
Sibell f English (Rare)
Variant of Sibyl, influenced by the spelling Sybella.
Sica f American
Diminutive of Jessica.
Siddalee f Literature, American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Either a combination of Sidda and Lee or a variant of Sidalie. This name was used by American author Rebecca Wells for a character in her novel Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (1996).
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.
Siedah f African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Saida or Sayyida. A known bearer is American singer and songwriter Siedah Garrett (1960-), born Deborah Christine Garrett.
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.
Signifagance f African American (Rare)
Misspelling of "significance."
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.
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.
Silésie f Louisiana Creole
Most likely a variant of Célésie. ... [more]
Silken f English
Famous bearer is Canadian champion rower Silken Laumann (born 1964).
Silla f English (American, Archaic)
Short form names ending in -silla and similar sounds, such as Priscilla and Drusilla.
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.
Simaya f African American
An elaboration of Maya 2.
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.
Simmie m American
Diminutive of Simon 1, Simeon or other names with the sound sim.
Simonique f Dutch (Rare), American (Rare)
Possibly a blend of the name Simone 1 with Monique.
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.
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".
Sinceria f African American (Rare)
Feminine elaboration of Sincere.
Sincerity f & m American (Rare)
Derived from Latin sinceritas "purity; integrity".
Sinda f English
Variant of Cinda.
Sindarius m African American (Rare)
Possibly a combination of a given name that starts with Sin- (such as Sinclair) with Darius.... [more]
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
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.
Sinorice m African American (Rare)
Meaning unknown. The best known bearer of this name is Sinorice Moss (b. 1983), a former professional player of American football.
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.
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.
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'.
Sire m African American
Middle English from Old French, from an alteration of Latin senior.
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.
Sirithia f American (Rare)
Possibly an elaborated form of Syritha.
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.
Sisi f English, American
Variant of Cici, more often used for names beginning with or containing the letter s.
Sissieretta f African American (Rare, Archaic)
Most likely a combination of Sissie and Retta. This name was borne by Sissieretta Jones (1868-1933), an American opera singer (whose mother's name was Henrietta).
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.
Sivanah f American (South)
The patron goddess of illusion magic, tricksters, and those who keep secrets.
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]
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.
Skeeter m & f American (Rare), Popular Culture
Nickname derived from a slang or humorous term for "mosquito." A famous bearer is female singer-songwriter Skeeter Davis (1931-2004).
Skelton m English (Rare)
Transferred use of a surname Skelton.
Ski f American (Rare)
Variant of Sky.
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.
Skylia f American (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Skyla or combination of Sky and Lia.
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).
Slim m American
Often a nickname for someone "thin" or possibly a transferred use of the surname Slim. Noted bearers include actor Slim Pickens, whose name was a humorous adaptation of the southern expression 'slim pickings' meaning "limited choices"... [more]
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.
Smoky m American
Variant of Smokey. A famous bearer of this form is Major League Baseball pitcher, Smoky Joe Wood (1889–1985).
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").
Sneed m American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Sneed. The name of Sneed B. Collard III, an American children's author.
Snoh f English (American)
Variant of Snow.... [more]
Snowden m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Snowden.
Snowdie f American (South)
Possibly derived from a surname. This was used by Eudora Welty in her short story collection The Golden Apples (1949) for a central character, Snowdie MacLain.
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.