Sterling

Genuine; valuable

GenderBoyOriginEnglishSay itSTUR-lingPopularityRising
Pronounced STUR-ling

About the name Sterling

Sterling signals quality and worth, taken directly from the term for pure silver. It's a strong, polished name for a boy destined to shine.

Reliable and admirable, with quiet excellence.

Fun fact

The word 'sterling' comes from English silver pennies once called 'sterlings.'

Nicknames for Sterling

Stirl

Variations

StirlingSterlyn

Famous people named Sterling

  • Sterling K. Brown (actor)

Sibling name ideas

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