Sidney
Meaning of Sidney
Sidney is a unisex name that can be used for both boys and girls. It has a rich history and is pronounced the same in American English, British English, and English. In French, it is pronounced as see-DNEE. Another variation of the name is Sydney.
When looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that Sidney has been a popular choice for parents over the years. Its popularity peaked in 2011 when it ranked 413th in occurrence. Since then, it has remained consistently popular with varying ranks each year. In recent years, Sidney has been given to around 165 babies per year.
Overall, Sidney is a versatile and timeless name option for parents who want a gender-neutral name with historical significance. Whether you prefer the American or British pronunciation, this name holds its charm across different cultures and languages.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as see-DNEE (/si.dni/)
English
- Pronunced as SID-nee (/ˈsɪdni/)
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Notable People Named Sidney
| Sidney Patrick Crosby is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, known as "Sid the Kid" and considered one of the greatest players in NHL history. |
| Sidney Poitier was a groundbreaking Bahamian-American actor, film director, and diplomat who made history as the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1964. |
| Sidney Arthur Lumet was an influential American film director known for his realistic and gritty New York dramas that tackled social injustices and often questioned authority, and he is often associated with the New Hollywood wave of filmmakers. |
| Sidney Joseph Bechet was an influential American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist known for his pioneering solo work in jazz, although his career was hindered by his erratic temperament. |
| Sidney Sheldon was a prominent American writer known for his work in Broadway, motion pictures, and television, as well as for his best-selling romantic suspense novels. |
| Sidney Miller - Sidney L. Miller was a multi-talented American actor, director, and songwriter. |
| Sidney W. Pink (1916-2002) was an influential American film producer and occasional director, known as the father of feature-length 3-D movies and for his work in producing early Spaghetti Westerns and low-budget science-fiction films, as well as for his role in actor Dustin Hoffman's transition from stage to screen. |
| Sidney Goodman was an American figurative painter and draftsman known for his exploration of the human form and received public notice in the early 1960s for his oil paintings, leading to his inclusion in the 1973 Whitney Biennial. |
| Sidney Finkelstein was an American writer and music specialist known for his books on jazz and musical expression. |
| Sidney Fox was a prominent American stage and film actress in the late 1920s and 1930s, known for her Hollywood film debut in Universal Pictures' 1931 production Bad Sister. |
| Sidney Frank - Sidney E. Frank was an American billionaire businessman known for his success in promoting Grey Goose vodka and Jägermeister, as well as for his philanthropy. |
| Sidney Outlaw is a prominent American mixed martial artist competing in the Lightweight division of Bellator MMA, currently ranked #7 as of December 8, 2023. |
| Sidney Spencer is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA. |
| Sidney Martin - Sidney Harris Cox Martin was a British physiological chemist, physician, and medical school professor. |
| Sidney Samson - Sidney V. Samson is a Dutch DJ and music producer, best known for his 2009 track "Riverside". |
