Sorrel

Sorrel is a commonly used botanical first name for girls in the USA. Figuratively, this name means 'the sorrel' or 'the sour one' and is derived from the Germanic term sur, which means 'sour.'

What does the name Sorrel mean?

Sorrel is a feminine first name with a botanical reference from the USA. Literally, it means 'the sorrel' or 'the sour one,' derived from the Germanic word sur, which means 'sour.' In French, the name stands for 'the reddish-brown one,' which comes from the word sorel, meaning 'reddish-brown' or 'brown-red.'

Where does the name Sorrel come from?

The name Sorrel has its roots in the French and Germanic languages and means 'the sorrel.' The etymology consists of the Germanic word sur, meaning 'sour,' and the French sorel, meaning 'reddish-brown' or 'brown-red.' The language in which the name is used is English.

How do you pronounce Sorrel?

Sorrel is pronounced as 'sor-rel.'

Popularity

In Germany, Sorrel is a rather rare first name. It has not yet placed in the local name popularity charts. Its best ranking was in 2024, when it reached 2,208th place in the name charts of Canada. In the last ten years, Sorrel has been given less than 10 times there, which gives it a 4,293rd place in the ten-year statistics. From 1980 to 2024, it ranks 6,364th in Canada.

Nicknames & pet names

Relli

Famous people

• Sorrel Blackbeak (character from 'Throne of Glass')