Sophie: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Sophie · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Sophie: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Wisdom»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Greek
Popularity
66 out of 100
Where Sophie is popular
- ItalyISTAT#58
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Sophie
Sophie is a girl's name with Greek roots, traditionally understood to mean "Wisdom." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.
Pronounced Sophie, Sophie runs to 2 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Sophie is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Sophie is a steadily chosen option, scoring 66 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as wisdom.
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FAQ
What does the name Sophie mean?+
The name Sophie means "Wisdom".
What is the origin of the name Sophie?+
Sophie is a name of Greek origin.
Is Sophie a girl or boy name?+
Sophie is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Sophie?+
Sophie is pronounced Sophie (2 syllables).
Is Sophie a popular name?+
Sophie is a steadily chosen option, scoring 66 out of 100 in our popularity index.
Similar Names
- Sophia
Greek
Wisdom
- Chloe
Greek
Blooming, fertility
- Zoe
Greek
Life
- Sofia
Greek
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- Elena
Greek
Shining light
- Theodore
Greek
Gift of God
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