Sammy
Meaning of Sammy
The name Sammy is a charming and timeless choice for a baby boy. Pronounced as SAM-ee (/ˈsæmi/), this name is often considered a diminutive form of Samuel, which has Hebrew origins meaning "heard by God." Over the years, Sammy has maintained a consistent presence in the United States, appearing in the top 1000 names since the early 20th century. Although it has seen fluctuations in popularity, with its highest rank at 202 in 1949 and more recent occurrences placing it around the mid-1500s to mid-1700s range, Sammy continues to be an affectionate and endearing option. Often associated with friendly and approachable personalities, this name carries a sense of warmth and familiarity that makes it a beloved choice for many parents.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SAM-ee (/ˈsæmi/)
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Notable People Named Sammy
| Sammy Davis Jr. - Samuel George Davis Jr. was a multi-talented American entertainer known for his singing, acting, comedy, and dancing. |
| Sammy Wilson - Samuel Wilson is a Northern Irish politician who has held various positions in the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and served as a Member of Parliament for East Antrim since 2005. |
| Sammy Sosa - Samuel Peralta Sosa is a former professional baseball right fielder who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Chicago Cubs, and is known for his impressive home run records. |
| Sammy Baugh - Samuel Adrian Baugh, also known as Slingin' Sammy, was a versatile American football player and coach, best known for his 16-season career with the Washington Redskins in the NFL. |
| Sammy Lee was an expert in fertility and in vitro fertilization. |
| Sammy Kershaw - Samuel Paul Kershaw is a successful American country music artist with numerous hit singles and multiple platinum and gold certifications. |
| Samuel Jonathan McMillan, known as Sammy J, is an Australian musical comedian, satirist, writer, and radio presenter who is known for his use of video, self-composed music, and collaborations with fellow puppet comedian Randy Feltface. |
| Sammy Adams - Samuel Adams Wisner is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. |
| Sammy Lee - Samuel Lee was an accomplished American physician and diver, known for being the first Asian American man to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States and the first to achieve back-to-back gold medals in Olympic platform diving. |
| Sammy Omollo - Samuel "Pamzo" Omollo is a former Kenya international football defender, now serving as the assistant coach of Gor Mahia and a football analyst at Radio Jambo FM. |
| Sammy Lee Davis is an American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient for his valor during the Vietnam War. |
| Sammy Swindell - Samuel Alan "Slammin Sammy" Swindell is a renowned American sprint car driver with multiple championships and experience in NASCAR, Champ Car, and the Indianapolis 500. |
| Samuel Atuobi Baah, also known as Sammy Flex, is a Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster, and PR professional, known for his work with Zylofon Media and as the CEO of Flex Newspaper. |
| Sammy Winward - Samantha Kate Winward is an English actress, singer, and model, best known for her role as Katie Sugden in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale from 2001 to 2015. |
| Sammy Barbot, also known as Jacques Édouard Barbot, is a Caribbean entertainer, singer, and television presenter who has been primarily active in Italy. |
