55 Seriously Special Baby Names That Start With S
The letter S is one of the most common first initials across the globe. A sound thatâs prevalent in many languages, itâs no wonder that popular S names are easy to find. When the generation now having children were children, the most used S names were of the Steven and Stephanie ilk, but these arenât the chart toppers they once were.Â
And while some classics are never going out of style, todayâs popular S names have a bit more sheenâSophia, Shepardâand spunk, like Scarlett and Sebastian, for a long list of special S names to help your selection process. Whatâs your favourite baby name starting with an S?Â
Girl Baby Names That Start With S
Sabrina: A lovely baby girl name, it stems from Celtic mythology and is the Latin name for the River Stern. Sabina is a less heard alternative, more widely used in France.Â
Sakura: The Japanese word for cherry tree is a truly beautiful name for a little girl; itâs actually more popular in the US and Europe than in its home country.
Salma: Arabic for âsafe,â the well-known and still unique feeling name has celebrity status thanks to megawatt actress Salma Hayek. Â
Salome: This warm Hebrew name means âpeace,â and sounds just as calming and hopeful as its meaning.Â
Samantha: A feminine take on Samuel from the Hebrew, it means âtold by God.âÂ
Sandrine: You may have never heard this French take on Alexandra, but its rarity is what makes it so special. Sandy or Drina would be nickname possibilities.
Sapphira: If Sapphire is too out-there but you love a jewel-tone name, consider this Greek variation, which is fit for a little fashionista. Â
Sarah: One of the most popular feminine S names of all time, this Hebrew baby girl selection means âprincess.â Its common nickname Sadie is a beautiful name in its own right.Â
Scarlet: Steadily on the rise but so special even if itâs become less rare, we love this bold colour name for baby girls.Â
Selah: Itâs definitely more rare than many of our other favourite S names for girls, but this stunning Hebrew moniker with dual meanings âpraiseâ and âpauseâ is super sweet. Â
Serena: Less heard than Sabrina, but with a similar feel, the Latin baby girl name meaning âtranquilâ or âsereneâ has potential.Â
Sheyenne: A spelling variation on the Native American/Sioux baby girl name Cheyenne meaning âspeakers of a different tongue,â the S is nice here for solidifying its softer sound (to avoid a hard ch at the beginning), and also shortens beautifully to the nickname Shy. Â
Sienna: An Italian place name and also a deep shade of red-orange, this gorgeous baby girl name is one to consider. Sierra is a similar choice that could work for a boy or girl.Â
Simona: Girlier than slant name Simone, the French-from-Hebrew baby name meaning âhearkeningâ is unheard of on the charts, for a super rare pick for your daughter.
Soleil: The French baby girl name meaning âsunâ is a summery pick but beautiful all year âround for your little beacon of light on the way.Â
Sophia: Currently a chart-topper the world over, the Greek baby girl name meaning âwisdomâ would definitely not set your little girl out in a crowd but is soft and sweet nonetheless. Â
Starla: A modern invented name for hipster parents, it means âstarâ and would definitely be a funky alternative to other celestial names youâve been considering. Â
Sula: The literary name meaning âlittle female bearâ came to being in Toni Morrisonâs novel by the same name. It is an offshoot of Shulamit (meaning âpeaceâ) from the Old Testament. Â
Susanna: Though Susan and Suzanne feel a bit dated, you could get away with this more country-sounding version in a time when Old Americana is trending. Susanna means âlilyâ in Hebrew.
Sylvie: The French version of Sylvia from the Latin, it means âfrom the forestâ for nature vibes and a vintage feel. Â
Boy Baby Names That Start With S
Sabir: The name meaning âpatientâ is a popular choice for little boys in many Arabic-speaking countries and in the US. Â
Samson: A handsome familial name for boysâ descendant of Samâitâs a nice choice if you are honoring a Samuel and would like something a little different. Â
Sandeep: Itâs a common Indian given name translating to âlightâ or âshine.â
Sanford: A sweet English name for boys meaning âsandy ford,â it has an elegant quality and is considered rare in modern times.Â
Santiago: This exotic sounding Spanish name means âSaint Jamesâ and has been prevalent in fiction and pop culture for decades. Santi is a cute nickname, and Santo, meaning just âsaint,â is another alternative S name to consider.
Savva: The Russian/Arabic name translating to âcaptiveâ is absolutely precious.Â
Selwyn: This unique name is one heâll have to correct misspellings of, but itâs worth it! The English baby boy name means âmanor friend.â
Sebastian: Years ago, it was best known to the general population as the name of Ariel the Disney mermaidâs crustacean companion, but today this Latin/Greek name is popular around the globe. It means âsomeone from Sebastia,â an ancient Palestinian city in present-day Turkey.Â
Severin: Like Steven and Evan but want something with a bit more flair? This French name could be the perfect pick for your little guy, translating to âsternâ or âserious.âÂ
Shepard: Widely used in the Southern US, the occupational name meaning âsheep herderâ has a subtle religious nod and soft, beautiful sound. Also, âShepâ is about the cutest little boy nickname ever!Â
Silas: An English name with Latin roots, it means âwoodsâ or âforestâ and has biblical beginnings shared with brother name Silvanus. It offers a hipster feel that weâre loving, and shortens sweetly to Si for a nickname.
Solomon: A warm, well-loved name coming from the Hebrew word shalom, or âpeace,â itâs risen and fallen many times in the past two centuries but will never be too far from favour. Â
Soren: Though not related to Serena, it feels similar if thatâs a girlsâ name that you like. The Norwegian baby boy name meaning âsternâ is an offshoot of Severin above.
Stefan: There are so many ways to say and spell Stephen; we happen to love this version popular in Eastern Europe (pronounced STEFF-ahn). The name, and all its variants, mean âcrownâ or âgarland.â
Stellan: Your little star boy could certainly grow into this rare baby name with German roots thatâs most widely used in Sweden. While the actual meaning is âcalm,â at its heart is the Italian word stella, or star, for a sweet double connotation.Â
Sterling: Born with a silver spoon, or at least a name made of it! This gorgeous baby boy name meaning âof high qualityâ is a posh pick.
Stockton: Itâs a name of English and Scottish roots, referring to people from a certain area or town, specifically a âtree-stump settlement.â Itâs quirky, but if you can get past the seemingly random meaning itâs a cheerful and dignified sounding choice. Stanton is a similar English S name to consider.Â
Stuart: There are spelling options hereâStuart and alternate Stewart are equally popular. It means âstewardâ from Scottish and is not currently a much-used name, though Stu is a pretty cute nickname.
Gender Neutral Baby Names That Start With S
Sable: The gender-neutral animal name has an elegant feel and offers a unique nature name for your little boy or girl.
Sacha: You might not have guessed that this charming French S name is actually a diminutive of Alexander/dra, the Greek name meaning âdefending men.â
Sawyer: A favourite gender-neutral name among modern parents, itâs an English occupational name meaning âwoodworkerâ (ie: saw).
Saylor: The Medieval German surname meaning âropemakerâ is also an alternative spelling for the English occupational name Sailor; either choice is trendy and cute.Â
Scout: This gender-neutral word name burst on the scene as a central character in Harper Leeâs To Kill a Mockingbird in 1960 and has been a familiar, if not a bit overused, choice ever since.Â
Seth: A bit more of a 90s name, itâs definitely better known for boys but is equally cute for a girl as well. Seth means âplaceâ or âappointedâ with Hebrew roots.Â
Shannon: This gender-neutral Irish name meaning âold and wiseâ was more prevalent in the 1980âs and 90âs, but still has a sweet ring to it and could always make a comeback. Â
Shelby: The chic Sh name with English roots is as storied and elegant as it sounds; the name means âestate on the ledge.â
Shia: A beautiful gender-neutral name from Hebrew, it translates to âgift from God.â
Shiloh: Oh, sweet Shilohâa gender-neutral name from the Hebrew meaning âtranquil placeâ or referring to a town in the Old Testament. Itâs a lovely choice for your little one on the way.Â
Skyler: Though you wonât see the old-school spelling Schuyler too often in modern usage, this fun variation is right around #500 for both boys and girls. It means âscholar,â but the word sky at the start of this spelling adds celestial influence.Â
Sloane: Itâs one of the better-known gender-neutral S names, meaning âraiderâ with Irish origins.
Sparrow: Bird names are some of the best choices if you want a nature name that works for a boy or girl. Like Robin and Wren, Sparrow feels fresh and trendy but is also classic. Â
Spencer: A lovely French name translating to âkeeper of the provisions,â (can you see the âdis-pencerâ tie there?), it was mostly used for boys traditionally but is now picking up speed as a girl name, too.Â
Sullivan: The enticing Irish name for a baby boy or girl means âdark eyesâ and shortens adorably to Sully for a gender-neutral nickname. Â
Sutton: Itâs no wonder this gender-neutral charmer is popular in the American South; it means âfrom the southern homestead.â
Sydney: While this one has been on and off the charts for decades, it doesnât feel dated. Sidney/Sydney is a saint name from the French.Â
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