Sterling - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Sterling \s-terli-

is pronounced STER-ling. It is of English origin, and its meaning is "genuine, of high quality". The word derives from an Old English term meaning "little star". Also variant of a name meaning "easterner" given to pre-medieval refiners of silver. Familiar as a given name in the 1950s-1960s due to actor Sterling Hayden. Race-car driver Stirling Moss; sports commentator Sterling Sharpe.

Sterling has 2 variant forms: Sterlyn and Stirling.

Baby names that sound like Sterling are Starling and Sutherland.

Sterling is a very common first name for men (#540 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#1260 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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