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    English Girl Names Starting With S

    262 names with meanings and origins.

    Looking for a English girl's name that starts with S? Here are 262 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. English names range from old Anglo-Saxon classics to modern surname-style and nature names.

    Top picks

    1. Scarlett — “Red, passionate”
    2. Skyler — “Scholar; sky”
    3. Sasha — “Defender of mankind. feminine of alexander; the protector and helper of mankind”
    4. Scott — “A unisex English name meaning of Scottish origin. It traditionally refers to a person from Scotland or a wanderer.”
    5. September — “An English name referring to the ninth month of the year, often given to children born during this time.”
    6. Sequoia — “This English unisex name is taken from the giant redwood tree, symbolizing strength, endurance, and nature.”
    7. Shawnette — “Shawnette is a truly lovely name, meaning 'beautiful intelligent flower'. A wonderful choice for a bright and blossoming girl.”
    8. Snana — “Snana evokes a joyful sound, meaning 'jingles like bells.' It suggests a child with a bright, cheerful disposition, bringing melody and happiness wherever they go. A truly delightful name.”
    9. Sadie — “Princess; diminutive of sarah: princess; diminutive of mercedes: mercy. derived from one of the spanish titles for the virgin mary (maria de las mercedes)”
    10. Sokw — “This Algonquin name means sour. It is a traditional descriptive name used within indigenous North American languages.”
    • Girl · English · “Legendary princess; princess; from the border”

    • Girl · English · “Legendary princess, alternate spelling sabrina”

    • Girl · English · “Princess; diminutive of sarah: princess; diminutive of mercedes: mercy. derived from one of the spanish titles for the virgin mary (maria de las mercedes)”

    • Girl · English · “This name originates from the Cherokee language and means squirrel, often used in English-speaking contexts.”

    • Girl · English · “Solemn; variant of sally (from sarah: princess)”

    • Girl · English · “One who has been exalted”

    • Unisex · English · “One who has been exalted”

    • Girl · English · “A saint- ly man”

    • Girl · English · “Meaning 'red cloud coming with sundown,' this name paints a vivid, poetic image of nature's beauty at dusk. It's truly unique.”

    • Girl · English · “Compound of sarah: princess; and anne: favour or grace”

    • Girl · English · “The God Saraswathi Devi”

    • Unisex · English · “Defender of mankind. feminine of alexander; the protector and helper of mankind”

    • Girl · English · “An English name meaning one of the sword people. It refers to the Saxons, an ancient Germanic tribe known for their seax knives.”

    • Girl · English · “Red, passionate”

    • Girl · English · “A traditional English name indicating a person who came from the edge of a meadow or clearing.”

    • Unisex · English · “A unisex English name meaning of Scottish origin. It traditionally refers to a person from Scotland or a wanderer.”

    • Unisex · English · “Form of simon.”

    • Unisex · English · “An English name referring to the ninth month of the year, often given to children born during this time.”

    • Unisex · English · “This English unisex name is taken from the giant redwood tree, symbolizing strength, endurance, and nature.”

    • Girl · English · “An English name representing a peaceful disposition. It is derived from the Latin word serenus, meaning clear or calm.”

    • Girl · English · “Im on my way; on my way; of native american origin, meaning on my way”

    • Girl · English · “Vibrant, cheerful; a version of the name shanika, meaning g-d is gracious; good”

    • Girl · English · “An English name derived from Shannon, which refers to the longest river in Ireland.”

    • Unisex · English · “God is gracious”

    • Girl · English · “An Irish unisex name that is interpreted as God's gracious gift, reflecting a sense of divine favor.”

    • Unisex · English · “A beautiful name that conveys intelligence and insight, meaning 'form of Shannon, wise one.' A name for a bright spirit.”

    • Girl · English · “A sweet name meaning 'a follower,' or simply 'follower,' suggesting loyalty and dedication.”

    • Girl · English · “An English variant of the name Shauna, this name functions as a feminine derivative of Shaun and carries the meaning of God's gift.”

    • Girl · English · “One who is open-minded”

    • Girl · English · “A tribal name”

    • Girl · English · “Shawnette is a truly lovely name, meaning 'beautiful intelligent flower'. A wonderful choice for a bright and blossoming girl.”

    • Girl · English · “One who is blind ; patron saint of music”

    • Girl · English · “An English name meaning from the sheltered farm or the willow farm, derived from Old Norse and Old English roots.”

    • Girl · English · “From the willow farm”

    • Unisex · English · “An English name meaning a meadow on a ledge or a clearing near a steep slope.”

    • Unisex · English · “A variant of an English name that refers to a meadow located on a ledge or bank.”

    • Girl · English · “An English feminine name describing a person who is a friendly, honest, and reliable mediator.”

    • Girl · English · “An English name adapted from the French word cherie, it translates to dear or dearest.”

    • Girl · English · “Shire on a hill”

    • Girl · English · “An English name of Chippewa origin meaning small duck. It is a descriptive nature name used for a small or agile person.”

    • Unisex · English · “Diminutive of shirley: bright wood; bright meadow, from the white meadow”

    • Girl · English · “Rattlesnake handler; rattlesnake handler (hopi)”

    • Girl · English · “One who is blind ; patron saint of music”

    • Girl · English · “An English name for girls that means silent little one. It conveys a sense of quiet grace and gentle personality.”

    • Girl · English · “Gods gracious gift; welsh form of jane: god is gracious. gods gift”

    • Girl · English · “An English feminine name meaning God's gracious gift. It serves as a variant of the name Sian.”

    • Girl · English · “Pulling white sucker fish from under a rock”

    • Unisex · English · “This unisex name of English origin refers to a sibling, specifically a brother or sister. It denotes a familial connection within a household.”

    • Girl · English · “A delicate and beautiful name, Sihu means 'flower,' symbolizing natural beauty, growth, and gentle charm.”

    • Unisex · English · “The color silver.”

    • Girl · English · “A name of Native American (Blackfoot) origin meaning 'fox.' It captures the clever and swift nature of the animal.”

    • Girl · English · “Form of janet form of jane - god is gracious”

    • Girl · English · “A variant of cecilia, and the most common form of the name in the”

    • Unisex · English · “Diminutive of christie: diminutives of any masculine or feminine name begining with christ-, for example christahel, christian, or christopher”

    • Girl · English · “This is a Welsh form of Joan, derived from Hebrew roots meaning 'God is gracious.'”

    • Unisex · English · “Scholar; sky”

    • Girl · English · “Eternal life, strength, love, and beauty”

    • Girl · English · “From the heavens”

    • Girl · English · “The isle of skye”

    • Girl · English · “Snana evokes a joyful sound, meaning 'jingles like bells.' It suggests a child with a bright, cheerful disposition, bringing melody and happiness wherever they go. A truly delightful name.”

    • Girl · English · “An Algonquin name meaning rain. It is a nature-inspired name that evokes the life-giving properties of water falling from the sky.”

    • Girl · English · “This Algonquin name means sour. It is a traditional descriptive name used within indigenous North American languages.”

    • Girl · English · “This name has Algonquin roots and means silver, used to describe the precious metal.”

    • Girl · English · “An English feminine name that refers to a chirping songbird. It suggests a musical quality and a light, free-spirited nature.”

    • Girl · English · “Winter; time of the winter solstice (hopi)”

    • Girl · English · “One who shall rise again”

    • Girl · English · “Resurrection”

    • Girl · English · “One who shall rise again”

    • Unisex · English · “An English name meaning a star deer, though modern associations often link it to nautical themes and explorers.”

    • Unisex · English · “A form of star”

    • Unisex · English · “A luminous name meaning 'a star,' it beautifully signifies a bright, shining presence in your family.”

    • Girl · English · “An English diminutive and nickname for Stephanie. It ultimately derives from the Greek word for crown or garland.”

    • Girl · English · “A short form of stephen”

    • Girl · English · “Crowned with garland”

    • Unisex · English · “From the name steven; abbreviation of steven and stephen often used as an independent name. stevie is also used for girls”

    • Unisex · English · “An English name describing a person with an impetuous or turbulent nature, similar to a tempest.”

    • Girl · English · “Lily; lily. variant of susannah. in the apocryphal book of tobit susannah courageously defended herself against wrongful accusation. white lilies grew in the biblical city of susa in persia; diminutive of susannah: graceful lily”

    • Girl · English · “Lily. variant of susannah. in the apocryphal book of tobit susannah courageously defended herself against wrongful accusation. white lilies grew in the biblical city of susa in persia; diminutive of susannah, graceful lily”

    • Girl · English · “Form of susan lily; diminutive of susannah: graceful lily”

    • Unisex · English · “An English name meaning from the south meadow; it can also be associated with being dark-eyed.”

    • Girl · English · “This feminine name of English origin means as bright as the sun. It is a poetic name signifying radiant light and warmth.”

    • Girl · English · “An English name for girls referring to the warmest season of the year, often given to those born during this time.”

    • Girl · English · “Born on sunday.”

    • Girl · English · “Loving, warm and generious also see sunny”

    • Girl · English · “To catch up with; to catch up with (hopi)”

    • Girl · English · “To bring sunshine, happiness into ones life”

    • Unisex · English · “An English name meaning brilliant and cheerful, directly associated with the light and warmth of the sun.”

    • Unisex · English · “Form of susan lily; lily. variant of hebrew susannah. white lilies grew in the biblical city of susa in persia; diminutive of susannah: graceful lily”

    • Unisex · English · “This common English name refers to the town to the south, originally used to distinguish southern settlements.”

    • Unisex · English · “From the south farm; variant of susannah: graceful lily”

    • Girl · English · “Lily; lily. variant of hebrew susannah. in the apocryphal book of tobit susannah courageously defended herself against wrongful accusation. white lilies grew in the biblical city of susa in persia; lily variant of hebrew susannah. in the apocryphal book of tobit susannah courageously defended herself against wrongful a”

    • Girl · English · “Form of susan lily; lily. variant of hebrew susannah. white lilies grew in the biblical city of susa in persia; diminutive of susannah: graceful lily”

    • Unisex · English · “Derived from sidney from st denis; diminutive of sidney: from saint-denis (place name)”

    • Girl · English · “Derived from latin sylvia from the forest”

    • Girl · English · “Derived from latin sylvia from the forest”

    • Girl · English · “An English masculine name referring to an elaborate musical composition for a full orchestra.”

    • Girl · English · “A clear sign.”

    • Girl · English · “A princess ; lady”

    • Girl · English · “A helper and defender of mankind”

    • Girl · English · “A form of sabrina”

    • Girl · English · “A form of sabrina”

    • Unisex · English · “Hero of god.”

    • Girl · English · “A legendary princess”

    • Girl · English · “A form of sabrina”

    • Girl · English · “A princess ; lady”

    • Girl · English · “A princess ; lady”

    • Girl · English · “A princess ; lady”

    • Girl · English · “Sun heartclock.”

    • Girl · English · “Irish saint.”

    • Girl · English · “Arrow.”

    • Girl · English · “Sapphire.”

    • Girl · English · “Yellow flower.”

    • Girl · English · “Mink.”

    • Unisex · English · “Sailor.”

    • Girl · English · “Sweet.”

    • Girl · English · “A plant.”

    • Girl · English · “A form of sally”

    • Girl · English · “A combination of sally & ann”

    • Girl · English · “One who listens well”

    • Girl · English · “Listener of god”

    • Girl · English · “The guardian.”

    • Girl · English · “Entertaining female companion”

    • Girl · English · “Entertaining female companion”

    • Girl · English · “One who listens well”

    • Girl · English · “Ruled by god”

    • Girl · English · “Princess.”

    • Girl · English · “Saintly.”

    • Girl · English · “A princess ; lady”

    • Girl · English · “Name of an angel”

    • Girl · English · “Snake.”

    • Girl · English · “A princess ; lady”

    • Girl · English · “A princess ; lady”

    • Girl · English · “A princess ; lady”

    • Girl · English · “A princess ; lady”

    • Girl · English · “Beautiful, one of great beauty!.”

    • Girl · English · “Sacred dancer.”

    • Unisex · English · “Born on saturday.”

    • Girl · English · “A form of sandra, sondra”

    • Girl · English · “Smart.”

    • Girl · English · “A saxon.”

    • Girl · English · “A saxon.”

    • Unisex · English · “Swordsman.”

    • Girl · English · “Red.”

    • Unisex · English · “First explorer.”

    • Unisex · English · “Appointed.”

    • Girl · English · “A fairy.”

    • Girl · English · “A form of sabrina”

    • Girl · English · “A form of sheila”

    • Girl · English · “Having a peaceful disposition”

    • Girl · English · “Fateful meeting.”

    • Girl · English · “Having a peaceful disposition”

    • Girl · English · “Having a peaceful disposition”

    • Girl · English · “Peaceful.”

    • Girl · English · “Having a peaceful disposition”

    • Girl · English · “Having a peaceful disposition”

    • Girl · English · “Service of god”

    • Unisex · English · “The number 7.”

    • Unisex · English · “Boundary.”

    • Girl · English · “From the plains ; a flowering shrub”

    • Unisex · English · “Shade from sun.”

    • Girl · English · “God is gracious”

    • Girl · English · “Mint.”

    • Girl · English · “Welcome, peace”

    • Girl · English · “God is gracious.”

    • Girl · English · “A marvelous woman”

    • Girl · English · “Having ancient wisdom ; river name”

    • Girl · English · “God is gracious”

    • Girl · English · “Having ancient wisdom ; river name”

    • Girl · English · “Song.”

    • Girl · English · “Truth in life”

    • Girl · English · “A form of shari”

    • Girl · English · “A form of sharon”

    • Girl · English · “A combination of shari & ann”

    • Girl · English · “A combination of shari & ann”

    • Girl · English · “A form of sharon”

    • Unisex · English · “A fair share.”

    • Girl · English · “A flat clearing”

    • Girl · English · “Flat clearing.”

    • Girl · English · “From the plains ; a flowering shrub”

    • Girl · English · “From the plains ; a flowering shrub”

    • Girl · English · “One who is open-minded”

    • Girl · English · “God is gracious”

    • Girl · English · “Blue diamond.”

    • Girl · English · “God is gracious”

    • Girl · English · “A gift from god”

    • Girl · English · “God is gracious”

    • Girl · English · “God is gracious”

    • Girl · English · “Origin unknown.”

    • Girl · English · “Request sheri - from sharon”

    • Girl · English · “Forms of shelby”

    • Girl · English · “Forms of shelby”

    • Girl · English · “Forms of shelby”

    • Girl · English · “Sweet amd loyal.”

    • Girl · English · “A form of shelley”

    • Girl · English · “Forms of shelby”

    • Girl · English · “Forms of shelby”

    • Girl · English · “Meadow on the ledge”

    • Girl · English · “A form of sheryl, shirley”

    • Girl · English · “A form of shirley”

    • Girl · English · “Charity.”

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