As you research your family history on Ancestry, you may come across various nicknames that your ancestors went by. For example, "Sammy" is a common nickname for individuals named Samantha or Samuel, while "Sandy" is a popular nickname for Alexandra or Sandra. Similarly, "Mona" is a common nickname for people with names like Simone, and "Stan" for Stanley or Stanton.

On this page, we"ll explore the "S" nicknames and their relevance to family history research with Ancestry. From "Sophie" to "Sebastian," we"ll delve into the origins and meanings behind these frequently used nicknames. Join us on this journey to uncover more about your family history and the people who have contributed to your story!

Female Names Starting with "S"

Sabrina - Brina
Sally - Sarah, Sadie
Samantha - Sam, Sammie, Sammy
Sandra - Sandy
Sarah - Sally, Sadie, Sal
Selena - Lena, Lina, Selly
Selina (Celina) - Lena
Seraphina - Sera, Fina, Phina
Serena - Rena
Shannon - Shann, Shan, Shana
Shari - Shar, Sherry
Sheila - Sheel, Shelia
Shelby - Shel, Shelly
Shirley - Lee, Sherry, Shirl
Sierra - Si, Sisi, Cici
Silvia - Silvie, Sil, CeCe
Simone - Moni, Mona, Simi
Sophia - Soph, Sophy
Sophie - Soph, Sophy
Stacy - Stace, Stacey
Stephanie - Steph, Steff, Stevie
Submit - Mitty
Susan - Sue, Suzie, Susie
Susan/Susannah/Suzanna/Susanna/Suzanne - Sue, Sukey, Susie, Hannah
Suzanne - Sue, Suzie, Susie
Sylvia - Syl, Sylvie

Male Names Starting with "S"

Samuel - Sam, Sammy
Scott - Scotty
Sean - Shawn, Shaun, Shane
Sebastian - Bass
Seymour - Morey, See
Shelton - Shelly, Shel, Tony
Sheridan - Dan, Danny, Sher
Sherman - Sher
Sidney - Sid, Syd
Silas - Sy
Simon/Simeon - Si, Sion
Smith - Smitty
Solomon - Sal, Salmon, Saul, Sol, Solly, Zolly
Stanley - Stan
Stefan - Stef
Stephen - Steve, Stevie
Stephen/Steven - Steve, Steph
Steven - Steve, Stevie
Stewart - Stew
Stuart - Stu
Sullivan - Sully, Van
Sylvester - Si, Sly, Sy, Syl, Vester, Vet

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