Sammy

Boy

Origin: Hebrew · English

Meaning

“pet form of Samuel, Hebrew 'name of God' or 'heard by God'”

Source

Cultural Notes

A friendly diminutive of Samuel; Sammy Davis Jr. made it synonymous with the Rat Pack era of American entertainment.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1950s
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Famous People Named Sammy

  • Sammy Davis Jr., Sammy Sosa

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