"day of rest and worship"
Origin: Old English
Language: English
Sunday
Pronunciation: [ s-UHND-ay ]
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The Story of Sunday
Sunday derives from the Old English 'Sunnandæg,' meaning 'sun's day' — a translation of the Latin 'dies Solis.' This name follows a tradition going back to ancient Rome and Babylon of naming days of the week after celestial bodies: Saturn's day, the Moon's day, the Sun's day. As a given name, Sunday was used occasionally in 17th and 18th century England and America, then fell entirely out of use before its modern revival. It carries the golden warmth of the best day of the week — associated with rest, church bells, family dinners, and morning light.
Sunday attracted major attention when Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban named their daughter Sunday Rose in 2008. It represents the modern celebrity-driven trend of nature-and-day names that feel simultaneously unconventional and completely natural, following in the tradition of names like Apple, Bluebell, and Rainbow that redefine what a name can be.
In many Western cultures, Sunday is the day of rest, worship, and family — the 'best day of the week' for billions of people. Naming a daughter Sunday carries connotations of brightness, peace, and the joy of leisure. The name also has deep roots in African American culture through the Civil Rights era, when Sunday meant community, church, and freedom from weekday labor.
Historical Record
Sunday first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,761 babies have been named Sunday in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sunday is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #1,070 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Sunday Rose Urban (born 2008, daughter of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban) sparked a surge of interest in Sunday as a given name
- Sunday is the name of a major character in the 2019 film 'Motherless Brooklyn' and appears in numerous songs and literary works
- In many languages, Sunday derives not from the Sun but from 'Lord's Day' — Domenica (Italian), Domingo (Spanish), Dimanche (French)
Sunday in Other Languages
Latin
Dies Solis
French
Dimanche
German
Sonntag
Italian
Domenica
Spanish
Domingo
Popularity Over Time
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Sunday Rose Urban
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Daughter of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, whose distinctive name brought Sunday into mainstream naming consciousness
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Sunday Reed
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1905
Australian patron of modern art who, with her husband John Reed, supported the Heide Circle of artists including Sidney ...
Australian patron of modern art who, with her husband John Reed, supported the Heide Circle of artists including Sidney Nolan and Arthur Boyd
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #1,070
- Total SSA Count
- 232
- Cultural Origins
- American British Australian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
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- Casual
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunday
What does the name Sunday mean?
"day of rest and worship" (from Old English). Sunday derives from the Old English 'Sunnandæg,' meaning 'sun's day' — a translation of the Latin 'dies Solis.' This name follows a tradition going back to ancient Rome and Babylon of naming days of the week after celestial bodies: Saturn's day, the Moon's day, the Sun's day. As a given name, Sunday was used occasionally in 17th and 18th century England and America, then fell entirely out of use before its modern revival. It carries the golden warmth of the best day of the week — associated with rest, church bells, family dinners, and morning light.
What is the origin of the name Sunday?
Sunday has Old English, American, British, and Australian origins. In Old English, it means "day of rest and worship".
Is Sunday a boy or girl name?
Sunday is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #1070. As a boy name, it is ranked #9303. Sunday is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Sunday?
Sunday is pronounced s-UHND-ay.
How popular is the name Sunday?
Sunday is currently ranked #1070 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Sunday?
Common nicknames for Sunday include Sun, Sunny, and Sunnie.
What are good middle names for Sunday?
Popular middle name pairings include Sunday Rose, Sunday Mae, Sunday Rain, Sunday Blue, Sunday Grace, and Sunday Joy.
What are good sibling names for Sunday?
Names that pair well with Sunday as siblings include River, Summer, Sky, Storm, Ocean, and Harbor.
How many syllables does Sunday have?
Sunday has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Sunday a common or rare name?
Sunday is an uncommon name, ranked #1070 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Sunday
Sunday is a girl name with American, British, and Australian origins . The name means "day of rest and worship" in Old English .
Is Sunday a boy or girl name? Sunday is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #1,070 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9,303. Sunday is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sunday is currently ranked #1,070 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Sunday has 2 syllables and is pronounced s-UHND-ay, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Sunday include Sun, Sunny, and Sunnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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