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Sophie

Meaning: wisdom · Origin: Greek (via French) · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

The French form of Sophia, 'wisdom'. Popular across Europe and the English-speaking world.

Famous people named Sophie

Sophie Turner (actor)
Sophie Scholl (German resistance)

Nicknames

Soph

Variants & related names

Sophia, Sofie, Zofie

Sophie name art

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FAQ

What does the name Sophie mean?

Sophie means “wisdom”. It comes from Greek (via French).

Is Sophie a popular name?

Yes — Sophie has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Sophie?

Soph.

What are other forms of Sophie?

Sophia, Sofie, Zofie.

Similar names

Daphne · Harmony · Katherine · Melanie · Ophelia · Selena

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.