Unique baby names beginning with the letter 'S'
From Saffron to Summer, these unique baby names for boys and girls all begin with the letter 'S'. They're guaranteed to help your little one stand out from the crowd.
1. Silas
![Baby lying on blue bed](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/666b3e43-c23d-412b-98f0-30cbe6240e20_Baby+names101.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
The name Silas is a boys' name of Latin origin. It means 'of the forest'.
2. Scout
![Baby girl surprised sitting in basket](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/6cca9797-1181-4763-bab0-d2588e545a4e_baby+girl+25.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
This cute nickname is now used as a name in its own right. Bruce Willis and Demi Moore named their middle daughter Scout.
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We think it's a great unisex name choice.
3. Sheldon
![Close up of newborn baby girl looking at camera](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/b81581ba-2cfc-44f4-a0be-a1c433860237_Unique+names+41.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
An English baby name, Sheldon means 'from the shield farm'.
It's also the name of a famous character in the sitcom The Big Bang Theory.
Discover more traditional English boys' names here.
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4. Suranne
![Baby girl swaddled in white blanket smiling](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/51b77c5f-518e-4ddd-aa92-beab1368911c_baby+girl+19.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
Suranne is a variant of the name Suzanne, which comes from the Hebrew 'shoshanna', meaning 'lily'.
6. Stella
![Baby girl after bath time](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/52ef993b-46ea-4b55-807e-af69c1534d51_baby+girl+26-2.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
The name Stella is of Latin origin and comes from 'Stella Maris', a term for the Virgin Mary. It means 'star of the sea'.
7. Shamus
![Newborn baby yawning](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/445ce054-9645-416a-a26f-01ace9b01377_Unique+names+31.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
The name Shamus – also spelled Seamus – is an Irish baby boys' name meaning 'Irish supplanter'.
Discover more Irish baby names here.
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8. Salma
![Baby girl laughing at camera](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/4e4ca7c6-c52a-461d-a763-e5d4eb328f54_baby+girl+14.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
Salma is a girls' name of Arabic origin (Salāma) and means 'safety, wellbeing'.
9. Samson
![9. Samson](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/123673fb-623c-4510-838b-5fdb8476cace_Unique+names+14.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
The name Samson is a Hebrew baby name meaning 'sun child; bright sun'.
It can be shorted to Sam or Sammy.
10. Sabrina
![Baby laughing during bath time](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/ddb6f65f-e300-4c22-b680-d5fc31536185_Unique+names+57.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
The name Sabrina is a name with roots in Latin, English and Celtic. It means 'from the river Severn' and was the name of a Celtic goddess.
Discover more names inspired by mythology.
11. Shay
![Baby girl swaddled in white blanket asleep](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/e6a89572-79c6-409d-8efd-27da9a358975_Unique+names+20.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
This gender-neutral name is a variant of the name Shea, which is Irish in origin and means 'full of majesty'.
Find more baby names with a regal flavour here.
12. Savannah
![Baby girl wearing pink dress sleeping on bed](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/65372b90-c4a5-4e67-bed0-eb4188a8d75e_Unique+names+50.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
Savannah is a girls' name of Spanish origin. It means 'treeless plain' or from the Spanish 'sabana'.
13. Sawyer
![Baby girl holding teddy bear](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/34c3258f-fb7a-4681-b8b0-1a8108eac3b5_baby+girl+24.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
The name Sawyer is a Celtic baby name and means 'cuts timber'. It's most commonly used for boys.
14.Sally
![Baby girl swaddled in blanket wearing flower hairband](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/71113fed-932a-487f-96aa-54cdd65fe2f6_baby+girl+29.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
The name Sally is a Hebrew baby name meaning 'princess'.
15. Sebastian
![Close up of baby with blue eyes](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/462976ca-3105-4e8c-8782-7fba1698b4dd_baby+girl+10.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
Of Latin origin, Sebastian means 'venerable' or 'revered'. It can be shortened to the sweet-sounding Seb.
16.Skyla
![Baby lying on back and touching toes](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/21f79e42-de77-4116-8509-ace0f7b8b616_baby+girl+21.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
A cute Scottish baby name, Skyla means 'sky'.
Discover more girls' baby names inspired by nature.
17. Santiago
![Baby girl laughing wearing yellow duck blanket after bath](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/e4968733-f111-4b59-89bb-8457d2a019fd_baby+girl+12.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
Santiago is a classical Spanish boys' name that's derived from James.
Find more boys' names ending in 'O' here.
18. Seren
![Baby girl lying on blanket wearing green hair band](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/154192f6-952e-4dcb-b2bb-7f127ee23e00_Unique+names+40.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
Seren is a feminine name of Welsh origin and means 'star'.
Discover more baby names that mean star.
19.Sabah
![Baby asleep in father's arms while being kissed by sibling](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/8a660d34-f415-4abe-a804-d0a86e134db8_baby+girl+28.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
The name Sabah is a Muslim baby boys' name and means 'morning or bright'.
20. Sasha
![Newborn baby fast asleep under pink blanket](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/4783e6e2-eeeb-4aec-af61-8db28c94babd_Unique+names+49.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
Sasha is a borrowing of the Russian pet form of Alexandra, meaning 'defender or helper of mankind'.
21. Stanley
![Baby girl with elephant teddy](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/ba539a6e-9fc0-4645-82bf-0dd61ffc2967_Unique+names+42.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
Derived from the Old English elements stan (stone) and lēah (wood, clearing, meadow), the name Stanley means 'dweller near a stony clearing'.
22. Sadie
![Baby girl wrapped up in green towel](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/2ee4346e-05a8-440c-85f0-de53150d7e99_Unique+names+23.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=103%2C0%2C4394%2C2929)
Originating from Hebrew, Sadie is a cute baby name, meaning 'princess'.
23. Sienna
![Baby girl lying in cot and smiling](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/7915e0b9-910f-47a9-95fb-1ded1afd483a_Baby+girl+1.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
The baby name Sienna is of Italian origin. It means 'present' and is also the name of a reddish brown colour – the colour of the roofs in Sienna, the Italian city.
Discover more beautiful Italian girls' names.
24. Struan
![Baby lying on bed and smiling](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/106b4bc4-d1e8-453f-8e88-4873c3eb3e11_baby+girl+5.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
The name Struan is a Scottish baby name meaning 'stream'.
Find more Scottish baby names here.
25. Saffron
![baby lying down wearing yellow](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/64a88de6-d5d6-4653-ac05-f54ef8b5ba1d_Baby+wearing+yellow.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
Of Egyptian origin, the girls' name Saffron is taken from the spice, which has a distinctive, vividly yellow colour.
26. Solomon
![Baby sitting up smiling](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/83f259da-9944-47a7-8645-8e011d47c93e_baby+name+102.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
The name Solomon is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning 'peace.'
27. Sonnet
![Baby sitting on bed](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/c3a9b9c7-f07e-4c84-8022-3a280772cabd_baby+name+103.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
The unisex name Sonnet derives from the Italian sonetto, meaning 'little song.'
It's a beautiful musical name that no one else in the class will have.
28. Sidney
![Baby lying down gurgling](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/c130e7ab-99f8-4748-99b0-230cd828f6bc_baby+name+104.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
The name Sidney is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Sidney is 'from Saint-Denis', which is the name of a place.
Sidney is usually spelt with an 'i' for boys and Sydney with a 'y' for girls.
29. Suki
![Newborn baby sleeping with hat on](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/6cd12b7a-932e-495e-afcf-29213228396e_Unique+names+46.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
The girls' name Suki comes from Japanese and means 'loved'.
Discover more cute Japanese girls' names.
30. Sonny
![Baby lying in bed](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/84b5690e-c027-4ac9-938d-bbf51d5d6268_baby+name+106.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
Thought to be of English origin, the name Sonny developed from 'son'. It originated as a nickname used for young boys.
31. Serena
![baby sleeping](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/71f67008-24b4-4a84-b77f-92bc5187eee3_baby+name+105.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
The girls' name Serena derives from the Latin word 'serenus', which means 'clear, tranquil, serene'.
32. Seth
![Baby girl smiling at the camera](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/c56e326a-a4b9-4166-8f8d-20eeb399f2f1_Unique+names+55.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
A boys' Hebrew name, Seth means 'anointed'.
33. Sylvia
![Baby girl looking at camera wearing pink jumper](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/9684fdf6-6e30-4d1c-b909-f01bf4c16061_Unique+names+33.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
The girls' name Sylvia has Latin origins and means 'spirit of the wood'. Sylvie is another, similar name choice.
36. Spencer
![Baby chewing thumb](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/7df7d56f-15bc-465e-b633-7cd5a7f3b0d6_baby+name+108.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
A boys' name of English origin, Spencer means 'house steward' or 'butler'.
Famous Spencers include the film star Spencer Tracy and Spencer Matthews, former star of The Only Way is Essex.
37. Saoirse
![Baby girl in playroom smiling at camera](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/0c2ac1fb-2c4b-458d-874e-ae7a2a2a11c1_baby+girl+15.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
An Irish girls' name, Saoirse is pronounced 'seer-sha' and means 'freedom'.
It's becoming better known thanks to actress Saoirse Ronan.
38. Sullivan
![baby wearing dinosaur suit](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/547f3bc4-7882-4117-9b1d-08832c353964_baby+name+109.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
Of Irish origin, Sullivan means 'dark eyed one'. It's most common as a boys' name but we think it has great unisex appeal.
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39. Sapphire
![Baby wearing daisy chain on head](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/4db67461-e0b2-4464-aec8-aa80d5ed0801_baby+110.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
From Hebrew origin, the girls' name Sapphire means 'blue'.
It's also the name of a precious stone and is the birthstone for September.
Discover more baby names inspired by gemstones.
40. Saint
![Baby smiling at camera wearing knitted hat](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/11100c2e-8037-45f5-b949-0ac8b0cc7d20_Unique+names+24.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
A gender-neutral choice, the name Saint is of American origin and means 'holy person'.
Kim Kardashian and ex-husband Kanye West named their eldest son Saint.
41. Sunday
![Baby girl lying on front](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/401a84ea-4637-4664-b472-38dfd6c86200_baby+girl+2.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
Primarily a girls' name, Sunday comes from the name of the day of the week.
Nicole Kidman has a daughter named Sunday, as does Ferne McCann, star of TV shows TOWIE and Ferne McCann: First Time Mum.
42. Simeon
![Baby stretched out asleep](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/3fbc19e5-3e7b-482e-9c56-813b65184d3f_baby+name111.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
A biblical boys' name, Simeon comes from Hebrew and means 'reputation' or 'to be heard'.
43. Soraya
![Close up of baby girl wrapped up in blanket](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/7c3d2a16-2918-49a2-8b6a-8867ef34a4f5_Unique+names+29.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
Of Persian origin, the name Soraya means 'jewel' or 'princess'.
44. Saxon
![Baby wearing hooded towel](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/2428a7e5-7ebc-4fbb-94f5-f994e57b9502_baby+name+112.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
Of German origin, the name Saxon means 'of the dagger'. It's a strong-sounding name, most often used for boys.
Discover more strong baby names.
45. Shiloh
![Smiling baby wearing headband](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/2598864c-3c1d-4e54-9bea-c0144bc81a93_baby+name+118.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
A Hebrew girls' name, Shiloh means 'tranquil'.
It's the name of one of Brad Pitts and Angelina Jolie's daughters.
46. Stanislaw
![Smiling baby](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/09e6ed8d-caa9-4f84-97b2-9007b49baeb5_baby+name+113.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
A Polish name of Slavic origin, Stanislaw means 'achieves glory'.
47. Sia
![Surprised looking baby](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/a3ed8b56-696e-4d4d-8756-81ab774a9797_baby+name+114.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
A short and sweet girls' name, Sia is thought to be derived from Old Norse names and means 'victory'.
Discover more three-letter baby names here.
48. Sultan
![baby wearing colourful knitted hat](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/656bc236-7c21-4543-9474-e26e8ba5f7ee_baby+name+115.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
Of Swahili origin, Sultan is a boys' name and means 'ruler'. Perfect if you've got high hopes for your little one.
49. Stevie
![baby wearing hat with ears and face on it](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/aa83263f-371c-4bfe-a0ba-2bb4689fc122_baby+name+116.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
This unisex name is becoming increasingly popular for baby girls. It originates from the Greek name Stephanos and means 'crown' or 'garland'.
50. Shanaya
![baby wearing dress and headband clutching chair](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/ed1624f8-a8c3-4724-9a8c-8932db13376c_baby+name+117.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
The origins of the girls' name Shanaya are unclear – some say it comes from Hebrew, others Sanskrit. However, it's thought to mean 'rays of sun' – perfect for the light of your life!
Discover more summery sounding baby names.
51. Star
![Baby names beginning with S - baby name Star](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/a01ca6ff-81f6-464d-ae87-4c61955f03a5_baby+names+S+Star.jpg?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
This name, which is also sometimes spelled Starr, comes from the Greek word 'aster', the Latin 'stella' and the Welsh 'seren'. It's a celestial name for a baby who will light up your life (and possibly keep you up at night for a while!). Of course 'star' also refers to a famous or celebrated person. So ... wonderful all around.
52. Summer
![beautiful black baby to illustrate S name Summer](https://images.prismic.io/netmums/9714b538-b7b8-4ce9-a87b-86269f29e976_baby+names+S+Star+Summer.png?w=420&h=280&fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&rect=0%2C0%2C1500%2C1000)
This warm and wonderful girl's name lends a sunny air to your baby's moniker. Dani Dyer named one of her twin girls Summer.
You can also check out our list of summer-inspired baby names.
Last updated: 30 May 2023
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