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Sidney

SID-nee

Popularity

#1734

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

108,736

Peak Year

#1,939 in 1918

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Derived from an English surname, which originated from the place name Saint-Denis in France. It means "from Saint-Denis".

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Sidney Poitier

    Bahamian-American actor, director, and diplomat.

  • Sidney Crosby

    Canadian professional ice hockey player.

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Personality Traits

IntelligentIndependentCreativeCharming

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