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Signe

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Pronounced SIG-nə /ˈsɪɡ.nə/Medium

Meaning: From Old Norse Signy — sigr, 'victory', plus ny, 'new'; 'a new victory'Medium

In 30 seconds: A new victory: Signe is Norse for 'a new victory'. Crisp, lyrical, and warm (said 'SIG-nə').

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Origin MediumNorse, Scandinavian

MeaningFrom Old Norse Signy — sigr, 'victory', plus ny, 'new'; 'a new victory'

U.S. rank (2025)#11789 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1915

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,003

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Signe comes from Old Norse Signy — sigr, 'victory', plus ny, 'new' — 'a new victory'. A figure in Norse legend and a beloved name across Scandinavia. A crisp, lyrical name (said 'SIG-nə'; nickname Sig).

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, a-new-victory at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Signe joins the Old Norse sigr, 'victory', with ny, 'new' — 'a new victory' — a crisp, lyrical Scandinavian name (said 'SIG-nə').

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name — Signe — root etymology

Variations

SignySigna

Nicknames

Sig

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Signe mean?

Signe is Norse for 'a new victory'.

How do you pronounce Signe?

It's said SIG-nə /ˈsɪɡ.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Signe a boy or girl name?

Signe is a girl's name.

How popular is Signe?

Signe is a rare name in the U.S.