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Sonney is a masculine name that originated as a nickname or diminutive form of 'son,' often used affectionately. It's an alternative spelling of 'Sonny,' which emerged as an independent given name in…
Swedish, German, variation of Severus
A gentle Scandinavian name, soft and sensitive, but with more masculine punch than Loren.
Irish from Old Norse
"a summer sailor"
Sorley is an anglicization of the Irish name Somhairle, itself derived from the Old Norse Sumarliði , a nickname for a summer traveler (perhaps meaning a viking raider!). It is sometimes used as a…
French
"reddish brown"
Soft, amber-hued herbal and autumnal name that's used most often to describe the color of a horse. The proper spelling: Sorrel.
Sorel is a masculine name with multiple origins. It can be traced to Old French, where it was a diminutive of 'sor' meaning 'reddish-brown,' originally used as a nickname for someone with reddish…
Sorril is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins. It may represent a variant of Sorrel, which derives from the French word for the reddish-brown color and the herb of the same name.…
Sorryl is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain etymology. It may be a variant spelling of Sorrel, which derives from the reddish-brown color and the herb of the same name, ultimately from…
Sorryll is an extremely rare masculine name with unclear origins, possibly a variant spelling of Sorrel or a unique creation. If related to Sorrel, it would have nature connections, as sorrel is a…
Sorell is an uncommon masculine name derived from the sorrel herb and the reddish-brown color it produces. Originating from the Old French 'surele' and ultimately from Germanic roots, the name…
Sorrill is an uncommon masculine name with unclear origins, possibly derived from an English surname or placename. It might be related to the word 'sorrel,' which refers to a reddish-brown color or a…
Soryl is an uncommon masculine name with possible Yiddish or Eastern European Jewish origins. It may be a variant of names like Saul (Shaul in Hebrew) or Sruel (another form of Israel). In some…
Soril is an uncommon masculine name with somewhat obscure origins. It may be related to Hebrew naming traditions or could be a modern invented name. The name has a concise, strong sound with its two…
Botanical name and French
Sorrel is a gentle, amber-hued herbal and autumnal name that's used most often to describe the color of a horse. Sorrell is a variant spelling. Both make excellent names for autumn babies and can be…
French artist name
Creative choice relating to the Lithuanian-born expressionist painter known for his bold, vibrantly colored canvases.
English and Scottish
"divided field"
Has diverse links to a Groucho Marx character, a bouncing ball, and late performance artist Spalding Gray.
Spelding is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins. It may have derived from an old English surname or place name, possibly connected to Old English elements or regional dialect terms.…
Spaulding is a masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from the Old English 'spald,' referring to a shoulder or the area between shoulders. Historically, it likely described…
Latin
"I breathe"
Grandparents are sure to link this to disgraced Nixon vice president Spiro Agnew.
Squiers is an unusual masculine name that appears to have originated as a surname rather than a traditional given name. The surname Squiers is a variant of Squires, which historically referred to a…
Squier is an uncommon masculine name with English origins, functioning primarily as a surname before occasional use as a first name. Historically, it derived from the medieval occupation title…
