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Origin: Irish

Meaning: Woodland clearing; South meadow; One who is happy and blessed; Dark eyed; Stain

Whether you want him to be more like Monsters Inc.'s Sulley, hero pilot Sully Sullenberger, or Uncharted series' beloved Victor “Sully” Sullivan, baby Sully will be in good company. With its English roots, this boy's name means “woodland clearing” or "south meadow." It may also derive from the Old English word saelig, which means “one who is happy and blessed,” perfect for your bundle of joy. Sully also has French origins, where it means "stain," which is something baby Sully is sure to be responsible for on more than one occasion. Travelling to Ireland, Sully or Sullivan also translates to “dark-eyed,” ideal for babies with beautiful brown eyes. You could also use this name as a sweet way to nod to Irish ancestors, as Sullivan was famously used as a surname.