Sue

Girl

Origin: Hebrew · English

Meaning

“lily; graceful lily”

Cultural Notes

Sue is the classic short form of Susan or Susannah from the Hebrew Shoshana meaning lily and was widely used as a standalone name in mid-20th-century America.

Popularity

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

  • Sue Grafton, Sue Bird

Variants & Spellings

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