Stuart
From the Old English sti weard, an official who looked after animals kept for food. The name survives today as Stewart.

Sam (Samuel)
From the Hebrew meaning heard by God. The Old Testament tells how the Israelities’ leader, the prophet Samuel, chose Saul and later David as their kings. The Gaelic version is Samhairle, later changed to Sorey and comes from the Viking term meaning summer wanderer.

Steven (Stephen)
From the Greek Stephanos meaning crown or wreath. The laurel wreath was the highest honour a man could attain in the classical world. Steven was a common personal name in Ancient Greece and was borne by the very first Christian martyr.

Sophie
From the Greek meaning wisdom Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom) is a common dedication for Orthodox churches as in the case of the great cathedral at Constantinople.

Sarah
Sarah comes from the Hebrew meaning princess and was the name of Abraham’s wife in the Old Testament. Sara is the Greek form.