Sidney
An English surname used as a given name, possibly deriving from a place name or other origin, first popularized as a name in honour of notable historical figures.
Meaning and origin
Sidney was adopted as a given name in honour of Algernon Sidney (1622-1683), an executed English politician, and has literary heritage from Philip Sidney (1554-1586), an accomplished poet and statesman.
How to pronounce Sidney
| English (US) | SID-nee |
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