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Sabin
Romanian, Bulgarian, Basque, from Latin
"from the Sabines"
Listed in the Quran as one of the "People of the Book," this male equivalent of Sabina is undiscovered and ripe for the adventurous baby namer. There was also an 8th-century Bulgarian Khan with the…
Salomon
Salomon is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing a variant spelling of Solomon. Derived from 'shalom' meaning 'peace,' it carries the beautiful meaning of 'peaceful one.' This form of the…
Salter
English surname
"salt seller or extractor"
Salt was a coveted asset in Medieval times, which gave this surname prestige.
Salton
English
"place in the willows"
Stiff and sedate surname name, despite its salty start.
Sanchez
Sanchez is primarily a Spanish surname derived from the given name Sancho, which comes from Latin 'sanctius' meaning 'consecrated'. Though traditionally a family name throughout the Spanish-speaking…
Sanderson
English
"Alexander's son"
A possible alternative to Anderson and a cool way to honor an Alexander, Sanderson has a slightly gentler sound and may appeal to those who also like Lysander, Sebastian, and Sullivan. With nicknames…
Sanford
English
"sandy ford"
A dated fifties surname name that led to the nickname SAndy.
Sansom
Sansom is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the biblical Samson, meaning 'sun child' or 'bright sun.' More commonly encountered as a surname, Sansom as a first name maintains the…
Santi
Diminutive of Santiago, Santino, or Santana, Spanish or Portuguese, Thai
"saint; peace"
Santi is a cute short form of these names popular in Central and South America, but it can also be considered a Thai name, meaning "peace".
Saunders
English surname, variation of Alexander, Greek
"defending men"
With the new fashion in the US for S-ending surname-names, Saunders could see some use.
Savage
English, Irish, or Jewish surname
"wild, untamed; grandfather"
It doesn't matter if Savage is a surname on your family tree — it's a highly controversial choice for a first name with connections to racism and colonialism. Despite this, over a dozen sets of…
Sayer
English
"woodcutter or reciter"
One of the more subtle occupational surnames, Sayer is a pleasant, open, last-name-first name, particularly apt for a family of woodworkers -- or writers. Some parents are beginning to consider Sayer…
Scot
Scot is a masculine name with clear geographic origins, directly referring to a person from Scotland. Derived from the Latin 'Scotus,' meaning 'Scottish,' this concise name carries strong cultural…
Seely
Seely is a masculine name with Old English origins, derived from the word 'sǣlig' meaning 'happy,' 'blessed,' or 'fortunate.' It existed primarily as a surname throughout medieval and modern history,…
Selby
English
"from the willow farm"
British last name that, though rather gentle, feels like a sharper, sleeker Shelby. Todd Selby, known primarily by his last name, is a hip photographer of interiors.
Selwyn
English
"manor friend"
An old aristocratic English name which also belongs to Cambridge college, named for George Augustus Selwyn, the first Bishop of New Zealand, subsequently Bishop of Lichfield.
Severi
Finnish variation of Severin, French
"stern, serious"
Makes Severin and Severus a little less, well, severe.
Seward
English
"sea defender"
Double whammy: the expression "Seward's folly" and inevitable sewer jokes.