Sir

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Sir is a title of respect used before a man's name, typically as a form of address in the UK. It is not traditionally used as a baby name, but rather as a title of high honor or a formal way to address someone with authority.
Popularity
The name Sir is not ranked on any baby name popularity charts, as it is not commonly used as a first name.

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Sir Name meanings & History

Sir is a title of respect used before a man's name, typically as a form of address in the UK. It is not traditionally used as a baby name, but rather as a title of high honor or a formal way to address someone with authority. Possibly from the title "Sir", typically used to address any male whose name is unknown or out of respect, or who is of a higher rank, or who has been bestowed the title ('knighted') by royalty. Derived from the Old French sire 'master, sir, lord', from the Latin senior 'older, elder'. The name Sir is not commonly used as a first name for babies. However, it could be used as a middle name or as part of a double-barrelled surname.

Zodiac Sign of Sir: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Sir:

S: Status,Success,Security,Sensuality,Solidity,Sex,Social Standing

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

R: Rational,Reason,Resourceful,Restless

Sir is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Rough name
  • a Upper Class name

2.) Sir (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) sir, sire.


3.) Sir (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Sir is a title of honour used to address knights or baronets, but as a given name it means "Peaceful Ruler" or "Lord" in Old English.


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Description: Sir is a title of honour used to address knights or baronets, but as a given name it means "Peaceful Ruler" or "Lord" in Old English. Possibly from the title "Sir", typically used to address any male whose name is unknown or out of respect, or who is of a higher rank, or who has been bestowed the title ('knighted') by royalty. Derived from the Old French sire 'master, sir, lord', from the Latin senior 'older, elder'. Sir is mostly used as a first name for baby boys.

Famous People

Although Sir is not a popular name, there are some famous people who have received this title, such as Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, and Sir Richard Branson.

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