Wide meadow
A modern phonetic spelling of Sydney, which originates from an Old English place name meaning 'wide island' or 'wide meadow'. It was also influenced by the French surname Saint-Denis. This specific spelling variation gained some popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend for replacing 'y' with 'ee'.
Less common today
Sydnee isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #538 in 1999.
Professional golfer on the LPGA Tour
Physician and popular medical history podcaster
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
