Sadie

At a Glance: Name: Sadie – Meaning: princess, inherited from Sarah, of which Sadie is an English diminutive/nickname – Origin: English (diminutive of Hebrew Sarah) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: SAY-dee

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Sadie is an English nickname for Sarah, and it keeps Sarah's meaning of princess. It's pronounced SAY-dee, and U.S. baby name records show it in use all the way back to 1880, so it comes with real history rather than being a recent invention.

Meaning & Origin of Sadie

Meaning: Princess, inherited from sarah, of which sadie is an english diminutive/nickname.

Origin: English (diminutive of Hebrew Sarah).

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Sadie

Phonetic: SAY-dee   IPA: /ˈseɪdi/

Popularity of Sadie

In 2024, Sadie ranked #57, given to 3,729 girls that year. That's down from its peak of #46 in 2014, when 4,870 girls received the name.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sadie mean?

Princess, inherited from sarah, of which sadie is an english diminutive/nickname. (Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadie_(given_name))

How do you pronounce Sadie?

Sadie is pronounced SAY-dee (IPA: /ˈseɪdi/).

Is Sadie a popular name right now?

Sadie peaked at #46 in 2014 and is ranked #57 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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