Sheridan - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Sheridan \

, also used as boy's name Sheridan, is pronounced SHARE-a-den. It is of Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "seeker". The Sher- prefix makes the name suitable for girls.

Sheridan has 8 variant forms: Sheredon, Sheridan, Sheridawn, Sheriden, Sheridon, Sherridan, Sherriden and Sherrydan.

For more information, see also the related name Sherrerd.

Sheridan is a somewhat common first name for women (#3196 out of 4276) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#1572 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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