Name meaning
Sterling
may mean “little star; or of high quality”
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, American
- Spellings
- Sterling · Stirling
- Say it
- STER-ling
- Letters
- 8
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Sterling comes from the English word for the silver penny, perhaps from steorra, little star, stamped on early coins. It came to mean of excellent quality, and became a first name in America.
Roots
From Middle English sterling (silver penny), possibly from steorra (star).
Where it is used
A word name.
Sterling name FAQ
What does the name Sterling mean?
Sterling may mean “little star; or of high quality”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Middle English sterling (silver penny), possibly from steorra (star).
Where does the name Sterling come from?
Sterling is of English origin. Today it is used in English, American families.
How do you pronounce Sterling?
Sterling is usually pronounced STER-ling.
Is Sterling a boy's or a girl's name?
Sterling is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Sterling?
Related spellings and forms include Stirling.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.