Sire

At a Glance

Meaning

Variant of Siri; ultimately 'beautiful victory' (via Sigrid)

Origin

Scandinavian (variant of Siri, short for Sigrid)

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

SYE-erListen

Sire (pronounced SYE-er) is a clean, modern, gender-neutral name with roots in Scandinavia, where it's a variant of Siri — itself short for Sigrid, a name that ultimately means 'beautiful victory.' You may see it claimed that Sire means 'lord' or 'master,' the way a king might be addressed, but that mixes up the given name with the unrelated title word; as an actual name, it traces back to Siri instead. If you're drawn to its short, clean sound, its real story runs through Scandinavian naming tradition rather than royal address.

Meaning & Origin of Sire

Meaning: Variant of Siri; ultimately 'beautiful victory' (via Sigrid).

Origin: Scandinavian (variant of Siri, short for Sigrid).

A common claim: Sire is often assumed to mean 'lord' or 'master,' like the address for a king Actually: Sire isn't related to the title word 'sire' (lord or master). It's a variant of the Scandinavian name Siri, ultimately meaning 'beautiful victory' (via Sigrid).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Sire

Popularity of Sire

Sire has stayed rare in Social Security data from 1998 to 2024, peaking at #1229 in 2020 with 153 babies before settling to #1679 in 2024 with 100.

Names Like Sire

These names share Sire’s style, era or origin.

• Adley
• Anson
• Arden
• Arrow
• Ash
• Ashon

FAQ

What does the name Sire mean?

Variant of Siri; ultimately ‘beautiful victory’ (via Sigrid). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Sire?

Sire is pronounced SYE-er (IPA: /ˈsaɪər/).

Is Sire a popular name right now?

Sire peaked at #1229 in 2020 and is ranked #1679 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1998–2024.)

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