| Meaning | wide meadow, Saint-Denis |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Sidney |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Sid-ney |
Sidney is a timeless and versatile name with a rich history. Originally derived from Old English, the name's meaning, "wide island" or "wide meadow," evokes a sense of spaciousness and tranquility. Sidney is a unisex name, but it holds a special charm for baby boys.
Choosing Sidney for your baby boy grants him a name associated with various accomplished individuals. From the legendary actor Sidney Poitier to the ice hockey phenom Sidney Crosby, the name carries a sense of accomplishment and greatness. Its variations, like "Sid" and "Sydney," offer endearing and accessible nicknames.
Sidney is a name that exudes a sense of sophistication and strength, making it a perfect choice for parents seeking a name that ages gracefully with their son. Whether he becomes an artist, athlete, or leader, Sidney will lend him an air of distinction and elegance throughout his life.
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| Sidney Poitier | Bahamian-American actor, film director, and author |
| Sidney Crosby | Canadian ice hockey player, considered one of the greatest of all time |
| Sidney Lumet | American film director known for movies like "12 Angry Men" and "Dog Day Afternoon" |
| Sidney Reilly | Secret agent and spy during World War I |
| Sidney Sheldon | American writer and producer, author of best-selling novels |
| Sidney Bechet | American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist |
| Sidney Toler | American actor known for playing Charlie Chan in films |
| Sidney Jones | American football player and cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Sidney Govou | French retired footballer who played as a forward |
| Sidney Moncrief | American former basketball player in the NBA |
| Sidney Samson | Dutch DJ and music producer |
| Sidney Nolan | Australian painter and artist |
| Sidney Harman | American businessman and co-founder of Harman Kardon |
| Sidney Robertson Cowell | American folklorist and ethnomusicologist |
| Sidney Taurel | French-American businessman and former CEO of Eli Lilly and Company |
| Sidney Luft | American film producer and third husband of Judy Garland |
| Sidney Webb | British socialist, economist, and co-founder of the London School of Economics |
| Sidney Lanier | American musician, poet, and author |
| Sidney Kingsley | American playwright and dramatist |
| Sidney Sonnino | Italian politician and former Prime Minister of Italy |
| Sidney Prescott | Main character in the "Scream" horror film series |
| Sidney Bristow | Protagonist in the TV series "Alias" |
| Sidney Parker | Character in Jane Austen's novel "Sanditon" |
| Sidney Chambers | Main character in "Grantchester" TV series and novels |
| Sidney Phillips | Character in the TV series "MASH" |
| Sidney Deane | Character in the film "White Men Can't Jump" |
| Sidney Finkelstein | Character in the TV series "The O.C" |
| Sidney Bloom | Character in the TV series "Grosse Pointe" |
| Sidney Greenstreet | Character in the film "The Maltese Falcon" |
| Sidney Cohn | Character in the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" |
| Sidney Poindexter | Character in the film "Porky's" |
| Sidney Biggs | Character in the TV series "Deadwood" |
| Sidney Riley | Character in the film "Good Burger" |
| Sidney Glass | Character in the TV series "Once Upon a Time" |
| Sidney Purcell | Character in the film "Kindergarten Cop" |
| Sidney Wang | Character in the film "Murder by Death" |
| Sidney Fein | Character in the film "Rushmore" |
| Sidney Falco | Character in the film "Sweet Smell of Success" |
| Sidney Bruhl | Character in the play "Deathtrap" |