Seth

Seth, m.

Meaning: appointed or placed, origin Hebrew.

The name Seth is growing in popularity in the UK year on year; in 2012 it entered the top 100 at #91. I can only think of one Seth in real life but I think that will change if the popularity keeps increasing. It has that great balance of being recognisable but not common. I imagine this name on someone who is very 'with it', a bit serious, handsome and slightly edgy. I think the unusual '-th' ending and one syllable quality make this name cool and different.The sound of this name is almost snake-like; does anyone else think that?!

This would be a good choice if you are looking for a Biblical name which isn't as well-used as Matthew, Mark, Luke and John but isn't as obviously Biblical as Noah, Jonah and Jeremiah. Seth was one of the sons of Adam and Eve, so not a major character in the Bible, but with a good meaning (perhaps if you want your child to know God has specifically 'placed' them in your family?). It also has a place in popular culture; did anyone else think of The O.C when they heard this name? However that series is well in the past now so I don't think the association is very strong.

'S' has to be one of my favourite letters for names. Here are some other Super S Names!

Male

Sawyer
Sebastian
Shay
Sirius
Solomon/Sol
Sullivan/Sully


Female

Sadie
Scarlett
Seren
Seraphina
Siena
Sylvie