Origin, Meaning, And History Of Cidney
Cidney is a unisex variant of the English surname deriving from Sydney or Sidney. It is considered to have originated from the Anglo-Saxon term for a water meadow or a vast island. Cidney is also considered a locational name derived from the French place Saint-Denis.
In history, the Sidneys were a prominent family during the Tudor period with famous personalities, including the courtier William Sidney and his illustrious son Henry Sidney, a politician.
One of the well-known individuals from the Elizabethan era was an English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier named Sir Philip Sidney. Astrophel and Stella, The Defence of Poesy (also known as The Defence of Poesie or An Apology for Poetrie), and The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia, a pastoral romance, are among his celebrated works.
However, the name owes its popularity mainly due to the famous Whig patriot and martyr Algernon Sidney. He was an English politician, a renowned political theorist whose well-known work Discourses Concerning Government was the primary cause of contention for his prosecution after being charged with treason.
Nonetheless, the principles it put forward endured and finally culminated in the Glorious Revolution in England and the formation of the United States. By advocating concepts like limited government, populist consent, and the right of citizens to change or overthrow an unjust government, Sidney directly challenged the idea of the divine right of kings.
Sid is the diminutive; meanwhile, Sidney and Sydney are the popular variants in other languages and cultures.
In geography, Sydney is Australia’s famous capital of New South Wales. As one of the most populous places in the country, it is also known by various titles such as the harbor city or emerald city.
Sydney and Sidney are the more popular variants of the name while Cidney is a rare spelling variant. It does not find mention in popular culture and there are no famous personalities with this name.
How To Pronounce Cidney?
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Cidney On The Popularity Chart
Cidney名称是最受欢迎的在90年代末。Continue reading the charts provided by the Social Security Administration to see how the name has performed over the years.
Popularity Over Time
Cidney peaked in popularity in 1999 when 58 babies per million shared the name. Since then, it has gone down in popularity.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
After good performances during the mid 1990s and the early part of the 2000s, it has decreased in ranking to 16377 as of 2017. The name was ranked highest in 1999 at 2478th position.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Cidney
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Popular Sibling Names For Cidney
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Cetewind
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Seaton
Seeton
Seton
Stanaway
Stanbeny
Stanberry
Stanbery
Stanborw
Girl Sibling Names For Cidney
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Cedany
Cydnee
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Sedaina
Stanburch
Stangiva
Stanguie
Stangyth
Stanilde
Staniue
Other Popular Names Beginning With C
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Cidney?
The name Cidney means ‘a wide meadow.’
2. What is the origin of the name Cidney?
Cidney has an American English origin.
3. Is Cidney a unique name?
Yes. Cidney is a unique girl name that was last registered for a baby girl in 2017.
