Sigourney

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Gender: Female Meaning of Sigourney: "daring king" Origin of Sigourney: French

The name Sigourney is a girl's name of French origin meaning "daring king". Sigourney and is often added to lists like Names That Mean Ruler or Royal and discussed in our forums with posts like "Drop Your Favorite: GIRLS!".

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Actress Sigourney -- born Susan -- Weaver made this unusual name (which she found in The Great Gatsby) famous, if not popular.

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Susan Alexandra "Sigourney" Weaver, American actress
Lydia Sigourney (1791-1865), American poet

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Mrs. Sigourney Howard, character in "The Great Gatsby"

why would you do this to your poor kid

Sigourney is more distinctive for an actress. Susan is a dime a dozen. But yes Susan is a better name.

I much prefer Susan

It makes me think of gore, gurneys, and cigarettes.