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The name Sydney is of English origin, which means "wide island" or "wide meadow". The name was adopted as an English surname derived from a place name in Normandy, France, which was derived from the Old French words "saint" (holy) and "Denis" (Denis). The name was then used as a given name since the 19th century, and it became more popular after the Australian city of Sydney was named in honor of Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney, who served as the Secretary of State for the Colonies in the late 18th century. Sydney is a unisex name and remains popular today, especially for girls. Some famous people with the name Sydney include actresses Sydney Poitier, Sydney Sweeney, and Syd Barrett, the former lead singer of Pink Floyd.

The name Sydney is popular in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Australia, England, and Canada. It is also gaining popularity in non-English speaking countries such as France, Germany, and Spain.

If you like the name Sydney or are looking for a similar name for your baby, here are some options to consider:

• Sidney
• Cydney
• Sadie
• Sylvie
• Siena
• Sabrina
• Serenity
• Sienna
• Sariah