All names A–Z

Sidney

SID-nee2 syllables
Not yet rated

Old French origin meaning 'Saint Denis'. (Modern)

What does Sidney mean?

Modern: Old French origin meaning 'Saint Denis'.. Sidney is derived from the Old French name 'Sidonie', which means 'Saint Denis', a popular name in England.

Is Sidney a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Sidney in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Sidney in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Sidney suit?

Modern
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Sidney

When Sidney checked into the Dog Hotel, the other pups wondered if he was a famous actor. Turns out, he just has a way of strutting that makes every tail wag like it’s red carpet season!

Like Sidney? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.