Sidney

Unisex

Origin: English · French

Meaning

“wide island; Saint-Denis”

Cultural Notes

Sidney originated as an English surname derived from a Norman place-name and is now used for both boys and girls with Sydney being the more common feminine spelling.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1920s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Sidney

  • Sidney Poitier, Sidney Crosby, Sidney Sheldon

Variants & Spellings

Read about Sidney on Wikipedia

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