Name:
Sidney
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English
Meaning:
Sidney is a variant of Sydney. Sydney originates in Old English language and means "from a large island". It was derived from an old surname and as a surname it functions until today. This particular spelling coincides with the name of the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. As a given name Sydney has been used since the 19th century. It can be used as both feminine and masculine names, but currently is much more popular for girls in the United States.
Pronunciation:
SID-nee
The Five Elements:
Water
Also Spelled Like...:
Sydney
Famous Sidney:
Sidney Crosby : hockey player
Sidney Poitier : actor
Sidney Blackmer : actor
Sidney Green : basketball player
Sidney Lowe : basketball player
Sidney Lumet : film director
Sidney Toler : actor