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Sue

Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sue: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1986.

Of Japanese origin, Sue is often a short form of names like Susan or Suzanne, though it can also be a standalone name. Its roots lie in the Hebrew name Shoshannah, meaning "lily" or "rose." One of the most famous bearers was the American singer and actress Sue Thompson, a country-pop star of the 1950s and 1960s. The name also recalls Sue Townsend, the beloved British author of the *Adrian Mole* diaries. In Scotland, the name’s gentle, understated charm means it has been used steadily, though not extensively, since the 1970s. A notable variant is the French Susanne or the more common Susan, which shares the same floral meaning and has enjoyed broader popularity across the English-speaking world.