What does the name Signe mean?

Signe is a girl name of Scandinavian origin: new victory (Danish/Norwegian/Swedish, from Norse "sig" meaning victory).

When was the name Signe most popular?

Signe has stayed rare in US Social Security records since 1890, with no peak decade to name.

What are names similar to Signe?

Names similar to Signe in origin and style include Åse, Armine, Celine, Sylvie, Maxine.

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Signe

girl name

Origin

Scandinavian

Syllables

Peak era

Rare

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

new victory (Danish/Norwegian/Swedish, from Norse "sig" meaning victory)

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890srare in US records2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Signe has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.

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Popularity in Brazil

33 people · the #88,550 first name in Brazil · median age 49

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

Names that fit alongside Signe

Åse Armine Celine Sylvie Maxine Sofie

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