Searcher or wild one
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Sirideáin, it is most commonly associated with the Gaelic word 'sirideán', meaning a searcher. It has a long history as a distinguished surname in Ireland before transitioning to a sophisticated unisex given name.
About 24 girls were named Sheridan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning English actress and singer
Irish writer of Gothic tales and mystery novels
Main character and heiress on the soap opera Passions · Passions
The same feel as Sheridan — far less common.
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