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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pet form of Susan; ultimately traced to Hebrew for 'lily'
- Origin
- English (pet form of Susan/Susanna)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- SOO
Sue began as a pet form of Susan, a name that traces back to a Hebrew word for 'lily.' It's an English name, short and simple, born from the habit of shortening Susan or Susanna into something more casual.
Meaning & Origin of Sue
Meaning: Pet form of Susan; ultimately traced to Hebrew for 'lily'.
Origin: English (pet form of Susan/Susanna).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sue
SOOIPA /suː/
Popularity of Sue
Sue peaked in 1946, ranking #61 with 5,144 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #8,338, with just 13 babies named Sue.
Names Like Sue
These names have followed a similar path to Sue in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Sue mean?
Pet form of Susan; ultimately traced to Hebrew for ‘lily’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Sue?
Sue is pronounced SOO (IPA: /suː/).
Is Sue a popular name right now?
Sue peaked at #61 in 1946 and is ranked #8338 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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