Meaning and Origin
What does the name Sheridan mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Massachusetts, U.S. says the name Sheridan means "I have read it mean a variety of things. Wild, untamed, wild man, seeker,".
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Sheridan means "Wild and crazy".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Sheridan means "Native American people or leader of a tribe, as in Sheriff" and is of American origin.
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Sheridan is of Gaelic origin and means "Searcher".
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Sheridan means "Believe, luck and confidence".
- Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
- A Irish surname; the Anglicised form of Irish Ó Sirideáin.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of uncommon modern usage.
- Any of many place names, including:
- A city, the county seat of Grant County, Arkansas, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States.