Sammy
BoyOrigin: Hebrew · English
Meaning
“pet form of Samuel, Hebrew 'name of God' or 'heard by God'”
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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