syd

Syd is a name and nickname derived from Sydney or Sidney, used as a masculine, feminine, or gender-neutral given name as well as a familiar form or stage name in English-speaking countries. Historically more common as a masculine given name, Syd has also been used as a standalone name for any gender in contemporary usage, and is often chosen as a casual form of Sydney.

Notable people with the name include Syd Barrett, an English musician and founding member of Pink Floyd; and Syd, the stage name of Sydney Bennett, an American singer-songwriter and producer known for his work with the band The Internet and for solo projects.

Syd is also used as an informal abbreviation for Sydney, the largest city in Australia and the capital of New South Wales. In transportation contexts, SYD is the IATA airport code for Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, reflecting the city's name in aviation nomenclature.