Sidney

Wide meadow; English origin meaning "broad field of grass"

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Sidney meaning & origin

Sidney is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Wide meadow; English origin meaning "broad field of grass"". Listed origin: English.

Pronunciation

SID-nee

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Sidney. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

SidSidny

Middle Name Ideas

  • Sidney Rose
  • Sidney Grace
  • Sidney Marie
  • Sidney Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Sidney Poitier (actor)
  • Sidney Crosby (NHL player)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sidney

What does the name Sidney mean?

Sidney is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Wide meadow; English origin meaning "broad field of grass"". Listed origin: English.

How do you pronounce Sidney?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is SID-nee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Sidney?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Sidney. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Sidney?

Ideas to try include Sid, Sidny. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Sidney?

Try Sidney Rose, Sidney Grace, Sidney Marie, Sidney Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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