English · Irish

Sheridan

Pronounced SHER-ih-dunShare

Meaning: Surname from Sirideán, possibly searcher

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Sheridan comes from the Irish surname Ó Sirideáin. Searcher is a proposed meaning of the older given name Sirideán, and should remain qualified.

Nicknames

  • Sher

Spellings & variants

  • Sheriden

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Sheridan comes from English and Irish.

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