The name collection

Names with meaning.

3,600+ baby names from 25 cultures, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and story.

First letter

Vintage revival

Older names with lasting appeal

10 names

Hebrew · English

Sadie

Princess; pet form of Sarah

Top 100
English · Biblical Greek · Latin

Silas

Probably a short form of Silvanus; other explanations exist

Top 100
English

Stanley

Stone clearing

Familiar
English · Scottish

Sterling

Excellent; also a surname from Stirling, whose meaning is uncertain

Familiar
English · Latin

Sylvia

Form of Silvia, associated with woods or forest

FamiliarRising
English

Shirley

Bright clearing

Uncommon
English

Sidney

Wide island, through an English place-name surname

Uncommon
English · Latin

Sylvester

Form of Silvester: wooded or wild

Uncommon
English

Shelley

Clearing on a bank

Rare gem
English · Irish

Sheridan

Surname from Sirideán, possibly searcher

Rare gem
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