Sookie
Fact sheet
- Name
- Sookie
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Sookie is a pet form of the biblical name Susanna and its English variant Susan.
What does the name Sookie mean?
Sookie derives as an English pet form of Susanna, which refers to the short form Susan. The name likely has Elamite, Hebrew, or Ancient Egyptian origins and means 'the lily.' It is especially common in the English-speaking world, but can also be found in Asia. Overall, Sookie is not among the most common first names.
How do you pronounce Sookie?
Sookie is pronounced like 'Suki', with a soft 'S' and stressed 'ki'.
When is the name day of Sookie?
The most relevant name days for Sookie are August 11 (Susanna of Rome) and December 19 (Susanna of Babylon).
Popularity
In Germany, Sookie is considered a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2010 at 1,573rd. Over the last ten years, Sookie has been used as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,795th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,895th.
Nicknames & pet names
Kie / Snou / Sook / Sou / Susu
Famous people
- Sookie St. James (character in Gilmore Girls)
- Sookie Stackhouse (main character in True Blood)
Frequently asked questions about the name Sookie
What is the origin of the name Sookie?
Sookie is a pet form of Susanna, which has its origin in the Ancient Greek Sousánnā. This derives from the Hebrew Shoshannah, meaning 'lily.'
What does the name Sookie mean?
The name Sookie means 'the lily' and may have its roots in the Ancient Egyptian word for 'lotus.'
How popular is the name Sookie?
Sookie is common in the English-speaking world but is not among the most common first names and can also be found in some Asian countries.