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Sydney name meaning
Last Name
749
in the U.S.
in 2010
749
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Sydney mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Sydney
User Submitted Origins
English
63%
French
23%
American
6%
African
6%
Jewish
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Tennessee, U.S. says the name Sydney is of English origin and means "Nice, comforting, loving, follower of Christ, gift of god, beauty".
- 4 submissions from Virginia, U.S. agree the name Sydney means "Gift of god" and is of English origin.
- A user from Louisiana, U.S. says the name Sydney is of English origin and means "kindness and girl of god".
- According to 2 people from the United States and New Zealand, the name Sydney is of Irish / English origin and means "Girl of god".
- According to a user from Michigan, U.S., the name Sydney means "A gift to all humanity,and is usually shy".
- A user from Maryland, U.S. says the name Sydney means "A gift".
- According to a user from Michigan, U.S., the name Sydney means "River by a meadow".
- According to a user from New York, U.S., the name Sydney is of English origin and means "From the river-side meadow".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Sydney means "Wide meadow".
- According to 2 people from Indiana, U.S., the name Sydney is of French / English origin and means "Island".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- The largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
Wiktionary
For the surname and given name, see Sidney. The cities in Australia and Canada are named after British politician Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney (1733–1800).
- (countable) A surname, a spelling variant of Sidney.
- (countable) A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
- (uncountable) A seaport and state capital of New South Wales, Australia.
- (uncountable) A seaport and former city in Nova Scotia, Canada, now part of the amalgamated Cape Breton Regional Municipality on Cape Breton Island.
- Dharuk, an Aboriginal language of Australia.
Sydney was also found in the following language(s): Catalan, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, and Slovene
Notable Persons Named Sydney
Notable Persons Named Sydney
Sydney Pollack
Sydney Pollack was an actor, producer, and director. He was most active from 1950 to 2008. Sydney was given the name Sydney Irwin Pollack on July 1st, 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana. He died on May 26th, 2008.
Syd tha Kyd
Syd tha Kyd is a hip hop music and neo soul lead vocalist, record producer, and disc jockey. They plays Synthesizer, Reason (software), and Vocals. They were most active from 2007 to present. Syd was given the name Sydney Bennett on April 23rd, 1992. Syd is also known as Sydney, Syd, and Frisco.
Sydney Tamiia Poitier
Sydney Tamiia Poitier is an actress. Her career lasted from 1998 to 1998. Sydney was born as the child of Sidney Poitier and Joanna Shimkus on November 15th, 1973 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. Sydney is also known as Sydney Tamiia Poitier and Sydney Poitier.
Sydney Park
Sydney Park is an actress, comedian, and actor. She was most prominent from 2003 to present. Sydney was born on October 31st, 1997 in Philadelphia.
Sydney Greenstreet
Sydney Greenstreet was an actor. He was most active from 1902 to 1951. Sydney was given the name Sydney Hughes Greenstreet on December 27th, 1879 in Sandwich, Kent, England, UK. He left this life on January 18th, 1954.
Sydney Penny
Sydney Penny is an actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1979. Sydney was given the name Sydney Margaret Penny on August 7th, 1971 in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
- Sydney LerouxSoccer Player
- Sydney BrennerScientist
- Sydney Bromley
- Sydney ChaplinActor
- Sydney CartonFictional Character
- Sydney Alvin FieldScreenwriting Guru
- Sydney BarnesCricketer
- Sydney CammEngineer
- Sydney YoungbloodSinger
- Sydney Smith Haldimand Dickens
- Sydney Smith Lee
- Lady Morgan SydneyNovelist
- Sydney Fairbairn RowellBoard of Directors
- Sydney Johnson
Notable Persons With the Last Name Sydney
Notable Persons With the Last Name Sydney
Kevin Sydney
Kevin Sydney is a comics character.
The Viscount Sydney
The Viscount Sydney was an office holder. The was born on February 24th, 1733 in Raynham, Norfolk. He breathed his last breath on June 30th, 1800.
Basil Sydney
Basil Sydney was an actor. His career lasted from 1920 to 1964. Basil was born on April 23rd, 1894 in St Osyth. He breathed his last breath on January 10th, 1968.
Robin Sydney
Robin Sydney is an actress. She was most prominent from 2000 to present. Robin was given the name Robin Sydney Heymsfield on January 4th, 1984 in Boulder, Colorado, U.S.
Lady Morgan Sydney
Lady Morgan Sydney was a novelist and governess. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1804 to present. Lady was given the name Sydney Owenson on December 25th, 1781 in Either Dublin, Ireland or the Irish Sea. She died on April 14th, 1859.
Joan Sydney
Joan Sydney is an actor and actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1968. Joan was born on September 5th, 1936 in London, England, United Kingdom.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Sydney | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 44.99% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 44.06% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 3.47% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.67% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 3.07% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.74% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Sydney
People with the last name Sydney are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Sydney
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