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Sadie

Sadie is a feminine given name which originated as an English diminutive of the Hebrew name Sarah. It has long been used as an independent name. It is also a hypocorism of Sara or Sarah, and on rare occasions a masculine nickname.

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Meaning

Sadie is a feminine given name which originated as an English diminutive of the Hebrew name Sarah. I

Snapshot

A girl name with 1 syllables. Currently considered common.

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Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Sadie is a feminine given name of English origin, derived as a diminutive of Sarah. Sarah itself has Hebrew roots, meaning "princess" or "noblewoman." The name Sadie gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often seen as a sweet and charming alternative to its parent name.

Famous Namesakes

Sadie Miller, Sadie Dupuis, Sadie Calahan, Sadie Holloway

Nicknames & Variations

Sadie-Bug, Sads, Dee

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