etymology of
Sydney (also Sidney)
literally “dweller by the well-watered land,”
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Sydney
Australian city, founded 1788 and named for British Home Secretary Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney (1733-1800). The family name (also Sidney) is literally “dweller by the well-watered land,” from Old English sid “side” + ieg “island.”
I would never give up on Sidney anymore than I would give up on Jeff Sessions.
About tired of all the talking heads dissing Sidney.
By the way has anyone noticed some of the mockingbirds today wearing the tiffany ties and tops?