Sheridan \sh(e)-ri-dan\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Sheridan), is pronounced SHARE-a-den. It is of Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Sheridan is "seeker". The Sher- prefix makes the name suitable for girls.

Sheridan has 8 variant forms: Sheredon, Sheridan, Sheridawn, Sheriden, Sheridon, Sherridan, Sherriden and Sherrydan.

For more information, see also the related name Sherrerd.