Sidney

Colors Related to this Name: Blue, Gray

Qualities Related to this Name: Pratical, Dependable

Popularity: This is a very popular name in the US. Ranking #905 in 2013 and #915 in 2014.

Meaning

In English

Origin: A habitational surname derived from a place Saint-Denis in France ( see Dennis), and from a place in Surrey, Old English sīdan ‎(“wide”) + ēg ‎(“river island”) .

Meaning(s):

-( female name -comes from the last names language-), twentieth century usage, more often in the spelling Sydney.

-( male name -comes from the last names language-), transferred from the last name. Used since the 18th century; diminutive Sid.

-(last name -comes from the Anglo-Norman language-)