Sully
SUH-lee
Popularity
#17335
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
1,009
Peak Year
#47 in 2011
First Recorded
1980
Style
Cute & Playful, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An Irish surname meaning 'one-eyed' or 'hawk-eyed'. It's also used as a short form of Sullivan.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger
Pilot of 'Miracle on the Hudson' flight
Sullivan Stapleton
Australian actor known for 'Strike Back'
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