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Sive

Girl name · Gaelic · Irish · Scottish

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Sive is a Gaelic and Irish girl name meaning “sweet”. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.

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hello, little Sive

Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Sive

Sive is a girl name of Gaelic, Irish and Scottish origin meaning “sweet”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat and ends on an open, friendly vowel, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Sive at school.

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Questions about the name Sive

What does the name Sive mean?

Sive means “sweet” and comes from Irish. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Dulce (“sweet”), Rihanna (“sweet basil”), Candy (“sweet”) and Nandi (“sweet one”).

What is the origin of the name Sive?

Sive is Gaelic, Irish and Scottish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Sive turns up in more than one tradition. Other Gaelic names to consider are Nora (“honor”), Hazel (“hazel tree”), Isla (“from Islay”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).

Is Sive a boy or girl name?

Sive is a girl name.

What names are similar to Sive?

If you like Sive, you might also like Dulce, Rihanna, Candy and Nandi.

What should I know before naming my baby Sive?

Sive is a Gaelic and Irish girl name meaning “sweet”. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.