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Sid

American  
[sid] / sɪd /

noun

  1. a male or female given name, form of Sidney or Sydney.


Example Sentences

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I learned about my mother’s new husband, Sid Luft, while watching my father’s TV in 1952.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

After showing signs of wakefulness, he was transferred to the Sid Watkins Rehabilitation Centre in Liverpool on 23 December that year.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

In August, the DOJ dropped charges against developer Sid Chakraverty, who was accused of wire fraud and lying to secure favorable tax incentives.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

Kyle Wilkerson, founder of Sid the Cat Presents, books shows for artists at every stage — including many with no agent, no manager and little online presence.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

“That kid over there?” asked Sid Bellows, my fourth tablemate.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman