Sidney (disambiguation)

Sidney or Sydney is an English surname. It is probably derived from an Anglo-Saxon locational name, sīdan īege "[at the] wide island" There is also a folk etymological derivation from the French place name Saint-Denis. The name has also been used as a given name since the 19th century. In the works of Harry Turtledove, Sidney/Sydney may refer to:

People:
 * Sid (Days of Infamy), a golfer and minor character in Days of Infamy.
 * Sid Becker, fictional American sailor, minor character in Settling Accounts: In at the Death.
 * Sid Caesar, historical comedian referenced in Joe Steele.
 * Albert Sidney Johnston, historical American (briefly Texan, finally Confederate) General referenced in Southern Victory.
 * Sydney Lee, historical American/Confederate Admiral referenced in The Guns of the South.
 * Sydney Nesmith, fictional bodyguard, minor character in Settling Accounts: Return Engagement.

Places:
 * Sydney, the largest city in Australia, which plays a background role in some Turtledove works.