What origin is the name Sif?

Sif comes from scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Sif a popular name?

Sif is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Sif does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Sif?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Sif — for example Axel, Erik, Odin. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Sif

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sif

Sif

Girl

scandinavian

1 syllable

Sif is a scandinavian girl's name meaning "In Scandinavian mythology, this feminine name belonged to Thor's second wife. She is traditionally known for her beautiful golden hair.".

Sif is a girl name of scandinavian origin meaning "In Scandinavian mythology, this feminine name belonged to Thor's second wife. She is traditionally known for her beautiful golden hair.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Scandinavian mythology, this feminine name belonged to Thor's second wife. She is traditionally known for her beautiful golden hair.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Sif

Very rare in US records

What does Sif mean?

Sif is a girl name of scandinavian origin meaning "In Scandinavian mythology, this feminine name belonged to Thor's second wife. She is traditionally known for her beautiful golden hair.".

Is Sif a rare name?

Yes. Sif does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Sif

Axel Erik Odin Gunnar Soren Magnus

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Names with a similar meaning to Sif

Sif means "In Scandinavian mythology, this feminine name belonged to Thor's second wife. She is traditionally known for her beautiful golden hair." — these names share that spirit.