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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Princess, inherited from Sarah, of which Sadie is an English diminutive/nickname
- Origin
- English (diminutive of Hebrew Sarah)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- SAY-dee
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
SAY-deeIPA /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.
Names Like Sadie
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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)
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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