Sue Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sue is listed in our database as a girl name of Hebrew origin. Its recorded meaning is “Diminutive of Susannah: Graceful lily”.

Sue Name at a Glance

Name Sue
Meaning Diminutive of Susannah: Graceful lily.
Origin Hebrew
Gender Girl

What Does the Name Sue Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sue means “Diminutive of Susannah: Graceful lily”. 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 Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew 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

When considering Sue for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.

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