- Meaning
- Revered, honoured
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Sophisticated, Classic
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, Spanish, German, Nordic
Nicknames for Sebastian
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Seb, Bash, Sebby
- Spanish
- Sebas, Basti
- German
- Basti
- Nordic
- Basse
What people expect from a Sebastian
Sebastian mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about leadership. A name can't give a child leadership, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a leader, a brilliant mind.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Sebastian: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
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Sebastian · nickname: Seb, Bash
- International readabilityReads well across languages, already used in 4 language areas.
- Easy to say and spellHarder: 4 syllables.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Revered, honoured".
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Sonora civil registry (2014)Questions about Sebastian
What does the name Sebastian mean?
Sebastian is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "Revered, honoured".
Is Sebastian a boy or girl name?
Sebastian is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Sebastian?
Sebastian is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, Spanish, German, Nordic.
What are nicknames for Sebastian?
Common nicknames for Sebastian are Seb, Bash, Sebby, Sebas, Basti and Basse.
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