Meaning: Victory + stone
The story
A Swedish continuation of Old Norse Sigsteinn. Despite its appearance in English, it is not derived from the number sixteen.
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Sixten comes from Swedish and Old Norse.
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