Sam

Short for Samuel

Sam is a given name, typically short for Samuel or Samantha.

It works as a standalone name or nickname: Sam called to say she'd be late. (Lowercase sam appears in expressions like Uncle Sam.)

character

Frodo

CasablancaMajor Moroccan seaport
protagonistStory's central figure
fictionalNot real, invented

literary · cinematic · iconic · sidekick · companion · loyal · steadfast · everyman · relatable · beloved

colloquial

buddy

Informal term for companion

palClose trusted companion
matePartner or companion
friendNon-kin mutual bond

guy · fellow · chap · bloke · dude · everyman · ordinary · familiar · approachable · down-to-earth

name

nickname

Informal substitute name

diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
given namePersonal name from birth
monikerInformal designation for someone

namesake · informal · casual · familiar · shortened · pet name · first name · unisex · friendly · short form

biblical

Delilah

Treacherous biblical woman

PhilistinesAncient Canaanite coastal tribe
JudgesSeventh Old Testament book
strengthPower to exert force

temple · vow · hair · blindness · Israelite · judge · betrayal · redemption · sacrifice · faith

Categories

Short NamesAnn, Bob, Dan, Eve, Gus
Lord of the RingsFrodo, Gollum, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli
Middle-earthFrodo, Gandalf, Aragorn, Bilbo, Gollum
nicknamesnickname, pet name, alias, handle, moniker
Unisex NamesAlex, Avery, Blake, Cameron, Casey
common namescommon names, John, Jane, Joe, Bob

Opposites

name type

Hereditary family identifier

family name · last name · Smith · Johnson · patronymic

Phrases

Sam's ClubMembership-based wholesale retailer
Uncle SamGovernment as a man
Good SamaritanCompassionate stranger from scripture
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel AdamsBoston revolutionary leader
Sam AdamsBoston-based beer brand

Family

Samson, Samuel, Sammy, Uncle Sam, Samantha, samaritan

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G