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Latin, female variant of Sergius and Sergio
"servant"
Not as common as brother Sergio, but still quite frequently heard in the Hispanic community, as in Bolivian singer Sergia Llanos.
Form of poetry
The sestina is a type of poetry dating back to the medieval troubadours of Spain and France. As its name suggests, the sestina has six stanzas, each with six lines. Perfect for a sixth daughter or…
Spanish place-name
This legendary Andalusian city, according to myth founded by Hercules, is an undiscovered baby name destination.
Native American
"pelican"
Pretty and unusual bird-related name.
Shaena is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Shana, derived from Hebrew and meaning 'beautiful' or a variation of Shane, with Irish roots meaning 'God is…
Shaffira is a feminine name with Arabic roots, derived from "safir" meaning "ambassador" or "envoy." The name has variations like Safira, Saphira, and Shafira, each with subtle spelling differences…
Swahili
"distinguished"
Elegant African choice.
Shaida is a feminine name with Persian and Arabic origins. In Persian, it means 'in love,' 'infatuated,' or 'lovesick,' conveying passionate romantic devotion. In some contexts, it can also mean…
Scottish Gaelic
"God is gracious"
Anglicized form of Seònaid, the Scottish Gaelic equivalent of Janet. It has historically been quite popular in Scotland, although it hasn't ranked in the Top 100 there since 1995. Shona is also,…
Arabic or diminutive of Shulamit, Hebrew
"flame; peace"
Shula is a short form often used on its own in Israel. Sula is another, related, option. As an Arabic name, it has a bright, fiery meaning.
Sibilla is a feminine name with ancient roots, representing a variant of Sibylla or Sybil. The name derives from the Greek 'sibulla,' referring to female prophets or oracles in ancient Greek and…
Literary name
Sidda is a name made famous by the heroine of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood; it probably started life as a nickname.
Sidona is a melodic feminine name that may be a variation of Sidonie (French) or connected to the ancient city of Sidon in present-day Lebanon. The name carries an elegant, flowing quality with its…
Norse
"gentle victory"
In Norse mythology, Sieglinde is often better known as Signy. In Wagner's Ring Cycle, he uses the name Sieglinde to denote the character who is the twin sister of Siegmund and mother of the hero…
Scandinavian
"new victory"
Signy — also spelled Signe — would make another distinctively offbeat alternative to Sydney. Signy appears in Norse mythology as the twin sister of Sigmund.
Silva is a feminine name with ancient roots, derived from Latin meaning 'forest' or 'woodland.' This nature-inspired name evokes images of trees, greenery, and natural beauty. Silva has…
Silvania is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'woodland.' This connection gives the name a natural, earthy quality that evokes images of lush greenery and…
Silvina is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'woodland.' It's essentially a feminine form of Silvio or Silvius, names connected to the Roman god of forests…
Irish
"sprite, changeling"
A relatively modern (18th C) Irish Gaelic name, Siofra or, more properly, Síofra with the fada has its roots in superstition. In the past, when babies were born in Ireland their families feared that…
nature name
Despite being connected to a type of butterfly, Siphone is a name that has some elements that make it unlikely to become popular, such as containing the words siphon and iPhone. One name best left to…
