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Sierah f English (American, Modern, Rare)

Sieria f English (American, Modern, Rare)

Sierrah f American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Sierra.

Sierraleone f English (American, Rare), African American
Taken directly from the country Sierra Leone.

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.

Silena f Ancient Greek, Italian, English, German (Swiss, Rare)
Feminine form of Silenus.

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.

Silésie f Louisiana Creole
Most likely a variant of Célésie. ... [more]

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

Silvanie f French (Archaic), French (Belgian), Louisiana Creole
Variant of Sylvanie.

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.

Silvy f American (South, Archaic)
Diminutive of Sylvia.

Sim m Scottish, English
Short form of Simon 1.

Simaya f African American
An elaboration of Maya 2.

Simelia f English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Possibly a rare feminine form of Similianus.

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.

Simmon m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Possibly a variant of Simon 1.

Simmone f English (Rare)
Variant of Simone 1.

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]

Sinah f English (Rare), Romani (Archaic)
Variant of Sina.

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

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.

Sindia f American

Sinead f English
Anglicised form of Sinéad.

Sinia f English (American, Archaic), American (South, Archaic)
Elaboration of Sina.

Sinitta f English (British, Modern, Rare)

Siniya f African American (Rare, ?), Obscure (?)
Variant of Saniyah.

Sinjon m English (Rare)
Variant of Sinjin.

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.

Sinquan m African American

Sintha f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Cintha.

Siobhan f English
Anglicised form of Siobhán.

Siobhana f American (Rare)
Variant 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.

Sirelda f English (American, Archaic)
Variant of Serelda.

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.

Sirena f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Serena.

Sirenna f English (American, Rare), English (Canadian, Rare)

Sirilda f English (American, Archaic)
Variant of Sirelda.

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.

Sirlowner f & m English (Rare, Archaic)

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.

Sirrah f English (American)

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.

Sisily f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Cicily.

Sisley f English (Rare)
Variant of Cecily.

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).

Sista f English (Rare)
Variant of Sister.

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.

Sitlali f American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Citlalli.

Siuthay f American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare)

Sivanah f American (South)
The patron goddess of illusion magic, tricksters, and those who keep secrets.

Sivannah f English
Modern variant of Savannah

Sivella f American (Rare, Archaic)

Six m Medieval German, English (Rare)
Variant of Sixt which likely came about due to sloppy pronunciation.

Sixela f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Alexis spelled backwards.

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]

Sizzley f & m American (Hispanic)
Sizzley

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.

Skarlet f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Scarlet.

Skarleth f American (Hispanic, Modern), Central American
Variant of Scarlett.

Skarlett f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Scarlett.

Skarlette f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Scarlett.

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.

Skilynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Skylyn.

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]

Skya f English

Skyden m English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Sky and the -den suffix used in names such as Jaden and Aidan... [more]

Skyela f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Skyla.

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.

Skylah f English (Australian, Modern, Rare), English (New Zealand, Modern, Rare), English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Skyla.

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.

Skylen f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Skylyn.

Skyley f American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Skylee.

Skylia f American (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Skyla or combination of Sky and Lia.

Skylie f English (Modern)
Variant of Skylee.

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.

Skyllar f English (Rare)
Variant of Skyler.

Skyller m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Skyler.

Skylor m & f English
Variant of Skyler.

Skylur m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Skyler.

Skylyn f English (Modern)
Variant of Skylynn.

Skylynne f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Skylynn.

Skylyr f & m English (Modern, 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.

Skyrin f & m English (American, Rare)

Slana f Russian (Rare), English (American, Rare)

Slaney f Irish (Modern, Rare), English (Modern, Rare)
Anglicized form of Sláine.

Slate m English (American, Modern)
Derived from the surname Slate.

Slater m English
Transferred use of the surname Slater.

Slayter m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of 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.

Slumber m English (African)
From the vocabulary word "slumber".

Small-hope m & f English (Puritan)

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]

Smilinda f English (American)

Smily m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Smiley.

Smithy m English (American, Rare)
Diminutive of Smith.

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).

Smyth m English (Modern, Rare, ?)
Variant of Smith.

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]

Snowbelle f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Combination of Snow and Belle.

Snowbird f English (American), Popular Culture

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.

Snowe f American (Rare)
Variant of Snow as well as a transferred use of the surname Snowe.

Snowy f & m English (Rare)
From the English word "snowy" meaning "covered with Snow; resembling snow; or when snow is falling".

Snyder m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Snyder.

Soareena f English (American)

Sochi f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the Russian place name Sochi, a city which hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics. In that year (2014), this name was given to 10 girls born in the United States.

Sofe f English
Short form of Sophia.

Sofelia f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Sophelia.

Sofiana f English, English (American)
Elaboration of Sofia and variant of Sophiana

Sofianna f English (Rare), Greek (Rare), Indonesian (Rare)

Sofianne f English
Variant of Sophianne and Sophiane.

Sofina f English

Soibhan f English (Rare)
Rare variant of Siobhán.

Sojouner f & m American (Rare, ?)
Variant of Sojourner.

Sojourn m & f American (Rare)
Based on the English verb "sojourn" meaning "a temporary stay." Diminutive or variation of Sojourner

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]

Sokde m African American

Sokhna f African American (Rare), Various (?)
Variant of Sakina.

Solace f & m English (American, Rare), English (African, Rare)
From the English word, solace.

Solara f English (American, Modern, Rare)

Solarah f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Solara.

Solaris f & m English (Modern, Rare)
From the Latin word solaris meaning "solar, sunny".

Solas m Popular Culture, English
The elvish name Solas meaning "Pride; to stand tall".... [more]

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.

Solei f American (Modern, Rare)
Phonetic variant of Soleil.

Soleia f American (Rare)

Solidele f Louisiana Creole

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).

Soloma f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Most likely a variant of Salome via its other (obsolete) variant forms Saloma and Solomy.... [more]

Soloman m English (Rare), Romani (Archaic)
Variant of Solomon.

Solomie f English

So-loved m English (Puritan)
From John 3:16 of the New Testament of the Holy Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life."

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]

Solstyce f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Solstice.

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.

Somalia f American (Rare)
From the name of the African country.

Somer f English
Variant of Summer, perhaps influenced by the surname Somer

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.")

Somerset m English (British)
The name of an English county used as a personal name. It is derived from Old English and may mean “the people of the summer settlement” or “settlers by the sea-lakes”. It is often translated as "the land of the summer people".

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."

Sonceria f African American (Rare)
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer of the name is Sonceria Berry (1955—), Secretary of the US Senate.

Sondrea f African American (Rare)
Variant of Sondra influenced by Andrea 2.

Sondro m English (Modern)
Variant of Sandro.

Sondrola f American (Modern, Rare)

Sondy f English
Nickname and short form of Alessondra.

Sonequa f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shaniqua, possibly using the phonetic element son. A famous bearer is American actress Sonequa Martin-Green.

Soni m English
Variant of Sony.

Soniece f African American (Rare)
Possibly an elaboration of Sonia using the phonetic suffix nees (found in names such as Denise and Bernice).

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.

Sonita f African American

Sonji f African American
Meaning unknown, possibly a form of Sophia. Sonji Roi was the name of the first wife of boxer Muhammad Ali.

Sonna f English (American, Rare)
A feminine form of Sonny

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.

Sonnya f English (Rare)
Variant of Sonya.

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".

Sonrisa f American (Hispanic), American
Means "smile" in Spanish. Created name not actually used in Spanish-speaking countries.

Sony m English

Soph f English
Diminutive of Sophia or Sophie.

Sophea f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Sophia.

Sophee f English (Rare)
Variant of Sophie.

Sopheia f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Sophia

Sophelia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Blend of Sophia and Ophelia.

Sophi f English (Rare)
Variant of the name Sophie and diminutive of Sophia.

Sophiah f English (Modern)
Variant spelling of Sophia.

Sophianna f English (Rare)
Variant of Sophiana.

Sophianne f English
Blend of Sophie and Anne 1.

Sophiea f English (Rare)
Variant of Sophia.

Sophila f English, Indian (Rare)
Elaborated form of Sophie or Sophia.

Sophilia f American (Rare), French (Quebec, Rare)

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.

Sophrina f English

Sophrona f American (Rare)
Variant of Sophronia.

Sophrony f American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Sophronia.

Sophya f English (Modern)
Variant of Sophia.

Sophye f English
Variant of Sophie.

Sopias m English (American)

Sorba m English (British)

Sorelda f English (American, Archaic)
Variant of Sorilda.

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.

Sorelle f English (Rare)
Variant of Sorrel.

Sorgalim f Spanish (Caribbean, Rare), American (Hispanic, Rare)
Milagros spelled backwards.

Sori f English (Rare)

Soriah f English (Rare), Caribbean

Sorianna f American (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)

Soriety f English (American, Rare)

Sorilda f English (American, Archaic)
Variant of Sarilda.

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).

Sorrell f English (Rare)
Variant of Sorrel.

Sorrelle f English (Rare)
Variant of Sorrel.

Sorry-for-sin m English (Puritan)
Referring to repentance.

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]

Sossity f English (American, Rare)
From the English word society. This name was created for the song "Sossity: You’re a Woman" by the band Jethro Tull.

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.

Soulange f Louisiana Creole, French (Acadian)
Variant of Solange.

Soulougue m French (Cajun), African American, American (South)
Presumably a variant or misreading of the surname Soulouque.... [more]

Southern m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Southern.

Southworth m English
From the surname Southworth

Sou'wester m English (British, Rare), Obscure
From 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... [more]

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]

Soyica f African American (Rare)

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.

Spalding m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Spalding.... [more]

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").

Sparkle f African American, Trinidadian Creole
Middle English frequentative (verb) or diminutive (noun) of spark.

Sparkles f English (American, Rare)
Plural form of Sparkle.

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").

Sparky m American, Pet
Nickname, though not a diminutive. Often a given name for pets.

Sparta f & m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, English
Short form of Spartacus. It is also the name of an ancient Roman city.

Special f English (African)
Simply taken from the English word special.

Spectra f English (American, Rare)

Spedford m English (American)

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

Spelman m English

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.

Spenser m English (Rare)
Variant 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]