Sharon

Meaning plain, fertile land
Origin Hebrew
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Sharon
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Sha-ron

About Sharon

The name Sharon is a timeless and elegant choice for parents seeking a name with a rich biblical heritage. Its Hebrew origin, "שָׁרוֹן," ties it to a region of beauty and fertility in the Bible, making it a symbol of prosperity and abundance. The name has a soft and melodious sound, making it appealing to many.

Choosing Sharon for your baby girl carries a sense of tradition and cultural significance, while its popularity has remained consistent over the years. The name's versatility allows for various nicknames, from the classic "Sherry" to the more modern "Shaz," giving parents and their daughter room to personalize her identity.

Moreover, Sharon has been embraced by numerous successful and influential women across various fields, from the world of entertainment with actresses like Sharon Stone and Sharon Tate to talented musicians like Sharon den Adel. As you welcome your baby girl into the world, the name Sharon can represent the hopes and dreams of a fruitful and flourishing life ahead.

Variations of Name Sharon

Sharyn
Sharen
Sharona

Names Similar to Sharon

Shannon
Shana
Sheryl
Sherry
Sarah
Sheila

Nicknames for Sharon

Shar
Sherry
Shaz
Shasa
Ronnie

Famous People Named Sharon

Sharon StoneAmerican actress and producer
Sharon OsbourneEnglish television personality and music manager
Sharon TateAmerican actress and model
Sharon GlessAmerican actress
Sharon LealAmerican actress and singer
Sharon den AdelDutch singer-songwriter, lead vocalist of Within Temptation
Sharon CorrIrish musician, member of the band The Corrs
Sharon NeedlesAmerican drag performer and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4
Sharon Van EttenAmerican singer-songwriter
Sharon LawrenceAmerican actress
Sharon CunetaFilipino singer, actress, and TV host
Sharon CaseAmerican actress
Sharon MaughanEnglish actress
Sharon RooneyScottish actress
Sharon SmallScottish actress
Sharon TaylorCanadian actress
Sharon WashingtonAmerican actress and playwright
Sharon HorganIrish actress, writer, and comedian
Sharon BelleCanadian actress and filmmaker
Sharon MaguireBritish director known for "Bridget Jones's Diary"

Characters Named Sharon

Sharon RaydorFictional character from the TV series "The Closer" and "Major Crimes"
Sharon ValeriiA character from the TV series "Battlestar Galactica"
Sharon AgathonA character from the TV series "Battlestar Galactica"
Sharon SpencerA character from the novel "A Farewell to Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
Sharon St. CyrA character from the film "An American in Paris"
Sharon PeachamA character from the novel "The Corrections" by Jonathan Franzen
Sharon StrzeleckiA character from the Australian TV series "Kath & Kim"
Sharon GrahamA character from the TV series "My So-Called Life"
Sharon WinkleA character from the TV series "King of the Hill"
Sharon TylerA character from the film "Steel Magnolias"
Sharon McLonerganA character from the film "Finian's Rainbow"
Sharon PeachumA character from the play "The Threepenny Opera" by Bertolt Brecht
Sharon SpitzThe main character from the animated TV series "Braceface"
Sharon NicholsA character from the film "Serial Mom"
Sharon McKendrickA character from the film "The Parent Trap"
Sharon CollinsA character from the TV series "Friends"
Sharon CarterA character from the video game series "Borderlands"
Sharon RainsworthA character from the manga and anime series "Pandora Hearts"