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Sully

According to its old English origin, the meaning of Sully is 'from the south meadow'. According to its French origin, the meaning of the name Sully is 'stain'. Another meaning is 'keen eye'. Sully is a gender-neutral name most commonly used in English-speaking countries and typically used as a nickname. It can be used as a first name or surname. In pop culture, Sulley Sullivan is the name of the fictional character in Pixar's 'Monsters, Inc' movies. Additionally, the 2016 movie about pilot Sully Sullenberger was named 'Sully'. Furthermore, the name of a muppet named Sully appears in 'Sesame Street'. Notable famous people named Sully include Salvatore Paul 'Sully' Erna, the American lead singer of 'Godsmack', and Sully Boyar, an American actor. Sully Osvaldo Bonnelly is a Dominican fashion designer, and René François Armand 'Sully' Prudhomme was a French poet and essayist, one of the first to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

stain or from the south meadow

Origin

French or English

Numerology

S is for strength, there when needed.

U is for uncanny, the way you know what to do.

L is for luster, your shine.

L is for love, your love of life!

Y is for youthful, your eternal look.

Lucky

Sully lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Sully

  • René François Armand "Sully" Prudhomme French poet and essayist, first to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature
  • Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III American "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot
  • Salvatore Paul "Sully" Erna American lead singer of Godsmack
  • Sully Boyar American actor
  • Sully Osvaldo Bonnelly Dominican fashion designer
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Sully in Pop Culture

  • James P. "Sulley" Sullivan character in Pixar's "Monsters, Inc." movies
  • Sully construction worker Muppet on TV's "Sesame Street," with partner Biff
  • Byron Sully character on TV's "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman"
  • "Sully " 2016 film about pilot Sully Sullenberger
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