Sue Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sue Name at a Glance

Name	Sue
Meaning	Lily. Variant of Susannah. In the apocryphal Book of Tobit Susannah courageously defended herself against wrongful accusation. White lilies grew in the Biblical city of Susa in Persia.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Sue Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sue means “Lily. Variant of Susannah. In the apocryphal Book of Tobit Susannah courageously defended herself against wrongful accusation. White lilies grew in the Biblical city of Susa in Persia”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sue Name Origin

Our database records Sue under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sue a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sue is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sue

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