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Stirling

STUR-lihng

Stirling (name) means a Scottish surname and city in central Scotland, also used as a given name. Example: “His grandfather grew up near Stirling Castle.”

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A Scottish surname and city in central Scotland, also used as a given name.

"His grandfather grew up near Stirling Castle."

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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle Scots Stirveling, from Early Scots Strivelin, Strivelyn, likely from Old Irish sreb, srib (“stream”) + linn (“pool, lake”). Cognate with Old French Estrivelin, Middle Welsh Ystriflin.

Origin: Old Irish

Rhymes for Stirling

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Stirling” mean?

The word “Stirling” means a Scottish surname and city in central Scotland, also used as a given name.

How do you pronounce “Stirling”?

“Stirling” is pronounced STUR-lihng (/ˈstɝ.lɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Stirling” in a sentence?

Here is “Stirling” used in a sentence: “His grandfather grew up near Stirling Castle.”

What part of speech is “Stirling”?

“Stirling” is a name.

Is “Stirling” a common word?

“Stirling” is an uncommon word in modern English.