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Shaunelle
Shaunelle appears to be a feminine derivative of Shaun or Sean, which are variants of John, ultimately from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.' The addition of the feminine suffix '-elle' creates a…
Shirin
Persian
"charming, sweet"
An attractive unisex choice heard in several countries, including Armenia. Can be pronounced sheer-IN or sheer-EEN.
Sibelle
Sibelle is a feminine name of Greek origin, considered a variant of Sybil or Sibyl. The original name derives from the Greek 'sibylla' meaning 'prophetess' or 'oracle'. In ancient Greek and Roman…
Sidelle
Diminutive of Sarah, Sydney, or Siegfriede
"princess; Saint Denis; victorious peace"
More popularly spelled as Sydelle or Sydell, this name is likely a diminutive of Sarah (via Sadie), Siegfriede (meaning "victorious peace"), or Sydney ("St Denis"). Alternative theories are it was…
Sinclair
Scottish
"from the town of St. Clair"
The most famous Sinclair was the (male) writer Lewis, but these days the name works at least as well for a girl.
Sinead
Irish form of Janet
"God is gracious"
One of the best known of the Irish girls' names , thanks to singer Sinead O'Connor. Though it's still in the Irish Top 100, it's no longer quite as fashionable in Ireland as Aoife or Aisling. But by…
Siobhan
Irish Gaelic
"god is gracious"
Siobhan is the Irish variation of Joan, which is derived from the ancient Anglo-Norman name Jehanne. In this way Siobhan is indirectly related to the name Sinead—the Irish form of Jeannette, which…
Sistine
Place-name
Sylvester Stallone used Sistine, the name of the Vatican chapel, the site of Michelangelo's magnificent frescoed ceiling, for one of his daughters -- an imaginative choice.
Solange
French
"solemn"
This is a soft, soignée French girls' name that has become familiar here via singer Solange Knowles, younger sister of Beyonce. It is also the name of a martyred ninth century saint, a poor…
Solene
French
"with solemnity"
Solene is a variation of Solange fashionable in recent years in France and a new hit name on Nameberry. Also spelled as Solène, it ranks in the Top 500 in France, while in the US, it was a fast…
Solvej
Danish form of Solveig, Scandinavian, Norse
"the strong house; way of the sun"
Recently popular in Denmark, Solvej is a variant of Solveig, pronounced with a strong VYE sound at the end, rather than the softer VAY. Danish writer Solvej Balle is a notable bearer. In a recent…
Sorelle
Sorelle is a feminine name derived from the Italian word for 'sisters,' making it particularly meaningful for families with multiple daughters or for parents who value sisterhood. The name has a…
Storai
Pashto
"star"
A celestial choice, Storai is quietly used in Afghanistan as a feminine given name and as a surname. Meaning "star" in Pashto, it is also used as a surname, again in Afghanistan but also in Italy…
Sunette
Afrikaans
Rare name across the globe, but most often heard in South Africa.
Suzanne
French variation of Susan
"lily"
Suzanne became popular along with Susan but has just dropped out of the Top 1,000. Wait a generation (or two) in the US, though in France Suzanne is once again tres chic.
Suzette
French diminutive of Susannah, Hebrew
"lily"
Suzette has a kind of clunky retro charm – so kitsch it's almost cool again.
Sybelle
Sybelle is a feminine name that serves as a graceful variation of Sibyl or Sybil, derived from the Greek 'sibylla,' meaning 'prophetess' or 'oracle.' In ancient Greek and Roman culture, sibyls were…
Sydelle
Diminutive of Sarah, Sydney, or Siegfriede
"princess; Saint Denis; victorious peace"
An elaborate diminutive name that had its (quiet) heyday back in the 1920s and 30s, Sydelle is likely derived from Sarah (via Sadie), Siegfriede (meaning "victorious peace"), or Sydney ("St Denis").…
Sylvine
Sylvine is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'woodland.' It's a variation of Sylvia and shares origins with names like Sylvester and Silvana. The name evokes…
Tamar
Hebrew
"date palm tree"
Tamar is a rich, strong Old Testament name sometimes given to girls born on the holiday of Sukkoth, as palm branches were used to make the roof of the sukkah. In the Bible, there are several Tamars,…