Girl name · Danish
Signe
“new victory”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Signe.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Signe — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Signe is Old Norse Signý, from sigr, victory, and ný, new. The Signý of the Völsunga saga burns to death in her own family's hall rather than survive the revenge she has spent the whole story engineering, which is a great deal of weight for a name this quiet.
It is thoroughly ordinary in Denmark and Norway and almost unheard of in English, where the final e invites the wrong pronunciation.
Two syllables, said SEE-nuh in Danish — the g is swallowed. English speakers will say SIG-nee and that is a decision to make early. On our vibe map it is Heirloom.
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All Danish names →Signe — common questions
Is Signe a boy or girl name?
Signe is traditionally a girl name of Danish origin.
What does the name Signe mean?
Signe means “new victory” of Danish origin. Signe is Old Norse Signý, from sigr, victory, and ný, new. The Signý of the Völsunga saga burns to death in her own family's hall rather than survive the revenge she has spent the whole story engineering, which is a great deal of weight for a name this quiet.
Where does the name Signe come from?
Signe is Danish in origin. It is thoroughly ordinary in Denmark and Norway and almost unheard of in English, where the final e invites the wrong pronunciation.
What are common nicknames for Signe?
Sig and Sigi — the short-forms parents most often use for Signe.
How popular is Signe?
Signe did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Signe you might want for the nursery.