Name meaning
Stirling
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Scottish, via English
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Scottish, English, Australian
- Spellings
- Stirling · Sterling
- Say it
- STUR-ling
- Letters
- 8
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Stirling comes from the Scottish town and castle of Stirling, gateway to the Highlands. The meaning of the place name is uncertain. The racing driver Sir Stirling Moss made it famous.
Roots
From the Scottish place name Stirling (uncertain).
Where it is used
Sterling is related in sound.
Stirling name FAQ
What does the name Stirling mean?
Stirling may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From the Scottish place name Stirling (uncertain).
Where does the name Stirling come from?
Stirling is of Scottish, via English origin. Today it is used in Scottish, English, Australian families.
How do you pronounce Stirling?
Stirling is usually pronounced STUR-ling.
Is Stirling a boy's or a girl's name?
Stirling is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Stirling?
Related spellings and forms include Sterling.
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Sources
Name data: 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.