Sidsel
Norwegian · Girl
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About the name Sidsel
Sidsel is a Danish and Norwegian feminine given name derived from the Old Norse name *Sígriðr*, meaning "beautiful victory" or "victory and beauty" (from *sigr* "victory" and *fríðr* "beautiful").
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Etymology
Sidsel is a Danish and Norwegian feminine given name derived from the Old Norse name *Sígriðr*, meaning "beautiful victory" or "victory and beauty" (from *sigr* "victory" and *fríðr* "beautiful"). It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Denmark and Norway, and has historical roots in medieval Nordic naming traditions, though it is not tied to a specific religion.
Sidsel currently ranks #662 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1946.
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