Sidney

Also a girl's name

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    Origin:
  • French: Uncertain meaning; Sidney may be from a French place name, Saint Denis. Another theory states that this name stems from Old English meaning wide island. Sidney is favored for boys, while Sydney is used almost entirely for girls.
Popularity:
How popular is Sidney? Here's how many babies were named Sidney over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Alternate Spellings:
Sydney
Nicknames:
Sid   •   Syd
Famous Namesakes:
Actor Sidney Poitier
Syllables:
2
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