Unique Names that Start With S

Sophiko

Georgian diminutive of Sopio, Sophie, and Sophia, Greek

"wisdom"

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…

Stargazer

English

"astronomer, astrologer, watcher of the stars"

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…

Saturnine

French form of Saturnina, Latin, English word name

"Saturn; dark and gloomy"

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…

Stewie

Female diminutive of Stewart, Scottish

"steward"

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.

Saranda

Albanian, from Greek

"forty"

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.

Sanjoli

Form of Sanjali, Hindi, Indian

"hands joined and clasped in prayer"

An alternative form of Sanjali, this name has the spiritual meaning of "hands joined in prayer". The O spelling may simply be down to differences in transliterating the Hindi to English, however, it…

Steel

Word name

Strong, but cold and soap opera-ish.

Swift

English, Irish

"quick, windblown; bird name"

A word name, a nature name, and a surname, Swift is strongly tied to singer Taylor Swift. It could make a fun and quirky middle name, and there might just be some "Swiftie" parents who choose it in…

Saffie

Short form or Saffron or Saffira, or a variation of Sophie, or Safiyya, from English, Greek, or Arabic

"orange-yellow color or spice; sapphire, blue; wisdom; pure, clear"

A vibrant nickname-style name, Saffie is predominantly used as a short form of Saffron, Saffira, or similar, though it might also be used as a form of Sophie or Safiyya. Occasionally used in the UK…

Satara

Arabic, Hindi

"one who covers; seven stars"

A bright, musical name with multiple origins, Satara is a distinctive choice with familiar sounds. It hasn't appeared in the US stats since 2007, making it an appealing possibility for those looking…

Sirianna

Norwegian

"fair victory + grace"

This rare name combines the Scandi Siri with the classic Anna into one enchanting name. For anyone who loves Siri but finds it unusable due to the association with the digital assistant, Sirianna…

Samphire

English, French

"St. Peter's Herb"

Sage, Rosemary, Saffron, Ginger, and Cassia are used as names, so how about Samphire? This unusual name is given to a plant from the parsley family that grow on seaside cliffs but it's also used to…

Shacarri

Variation of Shakari or Sachar, Zulu, Hebrew, Arabic, English compound name

"stomach cramp; dawn; thankful; freeman"

Stylized as Sha'Carri, Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson brought this name to the field. It entered the US stats for the first time in 2024, when it was given to 5 babies. The name has a variety…

Swade

English surname or variation of Suede

"soft leather material; Swedish; swath, track"

Combining the sounds of Sage, Sadie, and Jade, and gender neutral vibes of Quinn and Blake, Swade might be one to watch out for in coming years. It can be viewed in two ways: a respelling of word…