This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is rare.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
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).
Soterraña f Spanish (European, Rare)Means "subterranean" in Spanish, taken from the titles of the Virgin Mary
La Virgen de la Soterraña and
Nuestra Señora de la Soterraña, meaning "The Virgin of the Subterranean" and "Our Lady of the Subterranean" respectively... [
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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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Soy m Dutch (Rare)This name is best known for being the name of the Dutch actor Soy Kroon (b. 1995). He stated in a 2008 interview with the regional newspaper Eindhovens Dagblad that he was named after his father (who is named
Jos), but in a creative way... [
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Soyogo f Japanese (Modern, Rare)From 冬青
(soyogo), referring to the type of holly known as 'Ilex pedunculosa' or 'longstalked holly', seemingly a derivation of onomatopoeic word そよ
(soyo), referring to something that is rustling or swaying in the wind.... [
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Sozar m Georgian (Rare)Meaning unknown. It might possibly be related to the Ossetian name
Sozyr, which is ultimately of Iranian origin.
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").
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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Spijk m Dutch (Modern, Rare)Probably a Dutchification of
Spike. Alternatively, this name might be derived from the Dutch word
spijker meaning "nail" (as in, the metal object), which is also etymologically related to the aforementioned given name.
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").
Stalberi m Soviet, Georgian (Rare)Combination of
Stalin and
Beria, which were the surnames of the Soviet politicians Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) and Lavrentiy Beria (1899-1953). This name was created by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.... [
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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.
Stan m Soviet, Russian (Rare)Combination of the surnames of Сталин
(Stalin) and Энгельс
(Engels), which refer to Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) and Friedrich Engels (1820-1895). This name was created by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.
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”).
Staurofila f Spanish (Rare), LiteratureSpanish form of
Staurophila. The use of this name was probably inspired by
Camino real de la cruz (1721), which is one of the earliest Spanish translations of
Regia Via Crucis (1635), an important counter-reformation devotional emblem book written by the Dutch-born Flemish Benedictine monk Benedictus van Haeften (1588-1648)... [
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Stáza f Czech (Rare), SlovakCzech diminutive of
Anastázie and Slovak diminutive of
Anastázia. While Czech Stáza is occasionally used as a given name in its own right, Slovak Stáza is strictly a diminutive.
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).
Sten m Soviet, Russian (Rare)Combination of the surnames of Сталин
(Stalin) and Энгельс
(Engels), which refer to Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) and Friedrich Engels (1820-1895). This name was created by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.
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.
Stephanetta f Afrikaans (Rare)Feminine form of
Stephan. Stephanetta Johanna Paulina (Nettie) Bredell (1877-1920) was a granddaughter of Paul Kruger (Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger), President of the South African Republic (or Transvaal) from 1883 to 1900.
Sterpeta f Italian (Rare)From an Italian title of the Virgin Mary,
Madonna dello Sterpeto, meaning "Our Lady of Sterpeto". Sterpeto means "scrub, scrubland" in Italian, derived from
sterpo "dry twig, bramble".
Stevland m English (Rare)Meaning unknown. This is the birth name of American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder (b. 1950).
St George m English (Rare)Anglicized version of the French
Saint-Georges. It is possibly used in honor of Saint George of Lydda.
Stieg m Swedish (Rare)Variant of
Stig. A known bearer was the Swedish writer Stieg Larsson (1954-2004), author of the 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' trilogy, born Karl Stig-Erland Larsson.
Stígheiður f Icelandic (Rare)Possibly means "clear path" or "bright path", from Old Norse
stígr "path" and
heiðr "bright, clear". Alternatively the second element may be derived from Old Norse
heiðr "heath".
Stjarney f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)Combination of Old Norse
stjarna "star" and
ey "island; flat land along a coast" (which is also often related to the Old Norse name element
auja "(gift of) luck; fortune").