Unique Names that Start With S

Sky has been a trending sound in recent years, from Skylar to Skye to Skyla. Skylette is a new one in recent years, combining the celestial first syllable with the fashionable "-ette" ending.

Skylette

An island off the coast of Florida makes an intriguing name choice. Sanibel was originally named Santa Isybella, after Queen Isabella of Castille, and was later shortened to San Ybel and eventually Sanibel. Would make a unique alternative to Annabel or Isabel.

Sanibel

A currently popular name in Finland with an appealing -o ending and lovely meaning. It could work in anglophone countries too (though, a caution, in the UK it is a bin company).




Sulo

Sazz is a name invented for the nonbinary character played by Jane Lynch in Only Murders in the Building. While no actual babies have received this name yet, they will.

Sazz

Borne by American actress Shailene Woodley, Shailene is a combination of Shai and the suffix -lene .

Shailene

A bold, golden feeling name, owing to the ringed planet it evokes, Saturnina derives from the name of the Roman God Saturn, the god of agriculture, also associated with renewal, time, and abundance.


Saturnina

Also spelled Silvander, this poetic and woodsy name was used in various works of literature throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. Deriving from the Roman and Biblical name Silvanus, Sylvander could also be considered a compound name, blending together Sylvester or Sylvan with Anders or Alexander. 
 
Scottish poet Robert Burns (writer of "To a Mouse", from which John Steinbeck got the title of his famous novella) used Sylvander as a pseudonym while Swedish hockey player Daniel Sylvander is a notable bearer.
 
A last name as a first name with a woodsy, cottagecore meaning, Sylvander is a name with potential.

Sylvander

This Irish name can be used as a variant of Susan, or as a form of Siobhan, itself a feminine form of John. Once rare but more recently appearing in the Top 150 in Ireland, the name pronunciation varies slightly regionally, said with one or two syllables.
 
Siún appears in a classic Irish song, Siún Ní Dhuibhir , about a man's brief encounter with a woman named Siún and the fleeting nature of love.

Siún

This rare Irish word name might be pronounced slightly differently across Ireland. 

Síoda

A poetic sounding compound name, that could mean "renowned warrior of the stars".

Stellouise

Derived from the French word for "alone", Solitaire could have potential as a bold word name, thanks to its use on a character in the James Bond franchise and its similarity to the names Sol, Blair, and Adair. While some may be put off by the potential loneliness in the meaning, others might associate it with independence instead.
 
Also used to refer to a card game played alone, to a single gem (often a diamond) in a piece of jewelry, and to a type of bird, the name has only ever appeared in the US rankings twice, once in 1980 and again in 1981, when it was given to 11 girls in total.

Solitaire

SantiGold was a newly minted name in 2024, chosen by author and journalist Elaine Welteroth for her second son. She explained that she and her husband chose it for its multicultural roots, in that Santi means "peace" in Thai and "saint" in Spanish and Italian. The addition of 'Gold' makes it compound name, symbolic of success, prosperity, and prestige. 

Santigold

This rare masculine form of Sophia could add a fresh twist on the popular name. It is occasionally used as a feminine name in Georgia too, making this a unisex possibility. 

Sophio

An alternative spelling of Sopio, Sophio is occasionally used as a variation of Sophia in Georgia. 

This Georgian diminutive of Sophia can also be spelled as Sopiko and Sofiko and could be a way to make your Sophia stand out if Soph doesn't appeal to you as a nickname. Journalist, author, and presenter Sophie "Sophiko" Shevardnadze is a notable bearer. 

Sophiko

A wild word name with a poetic and fantastical feel, Stargazer fits in with celeb-style choices such as Whimsy, Poetry, Romance, and Locket. While it might not be practical as a first name, it could work as a bold honor middle name for a someone who is into astronomy or astrology.
 
There is also a flower called a Stargazer lily and a fish called a stargazer, giving it multiple nature associations.

Stargazer

A wild word name with a poetic and fantastical feel, Stargazer fits in with celeb-style choices such as Whimsy, Poetry, Brother, Romance, and Locket. While it might not be practical as a first name, it could work as a bold middle name to honor someone who is into astronomy or astrology. There is also a flower called a Stargazer lily and a fish called a stargazer, giving it multiple nature associations.

On one hand, Saturnine is a bright and golden French name, ultimately derived from the Roman God Saturn, associating it with agriculture, renewal, time, and abundance, along with the planet. On the other, it is an English word name, referring to a person, a place, or an occasion that is dark, sombre, and gloomy.
 
As such, while the name has never ranked highly in English speaking countries, it did see a spike in popularity in the early 20th century in France.
 
While the word association could make it an interesting choice for someone looking for a name to fit a character in a Gothic story or for someone wanting something dark and moody for themselves, as a name, it has mythological and celestial connections.

Saturnine

While Stewie Griffin from Family Guy may come to mind, boyish nicknames for girls are in and Stewie may offer a fresh way to honor Grandpa Stewart. It also offers a fun twist on rapidly rising Stevie.

Stewie

The name of a city in Albania, also written Sarandë. It is derived from the Greek word for "forty" in the context of the Agioi Saranda ("Forty Saints"), referring to the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste.

Saranda

unique names that start with the letter S, including Skylette, Sanibel, Sulo, Sazz, Shailene, Saturnina, Sylvander, Siún, Síoda, Stellouise, Solitaire, Santigold, Sophio, Sophio, Sophiko, Stargazer, Stargazer, Saturnine, Stewie, and Saranda. (Page 18)

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