Sabrina (given name)

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Sabrina is a feminine given name derived from the name of the River Severn in Wales. [ [http://www.behindthename.com/name/sabrina Behind the Name] ] According to a twelfth century legend recounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth, Habren or Sabrina, the Romanized form of the name, was the daughter of a king named Locrinus by his mistress, the Hunnish princess Estrildis. Locrinus ruled England after the death of his father, Brutus of Troy, the legendary second founder of Britain. Locrinus cast aside his wife, Guendolen, and their son Madan and acknowledged Sabrina and her mother, but the enraged Guendolen raised an army against him and defeated Locrinus in battle. Guendolen then ordered that Sabrina and her mother be cast into the river. The river was named after Sabrina so Locrine's betrayal of Guendolen would never be forgotten. [ [http://www.geocities.com/athens/academy/5386/sabrina.htm?200811 The Legend of Sabrina] ] According to legend, Sabrina lives in the river, which reflects her mood. She rides in a chariot and dolphins and salmon swim alongside her. [ [http://www.tidalbore.info/england/severn_myths.html Tidal Bore Research Society] ] The latter story suggests that the legend of Sabrina could have became intermingled with old stories of a river goddess or nymph. [ [http://www.whitedragon.org.uk/articles/sabrina.htm Liam Rogers (1999), "Sabrina and the River Severn"] ]

The name gained popularity in English speaking countries following the release of the film "Sabrina". The name was the 789th most popular name for baby girls born in the United States in 1954. It rose to the 245th most popular name in 1955. [ [http://www.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/babyname.cgi United States Social Security Administration] ] Its use has continued, boosted by the popularity of the comic book character Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, who debuted in 1962. A television series featured the character in the 1990s. The name was ranked as the 197th most popular name for baby girls in the United States in 2007. [ [http://www.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/babyname.cgi United States Social Security Administration] ]

People named or using the name Sabrina

*Sabrina (actress), the stage name of Norma Ann Sykes, a British glamour model and actress
*Sabrina (Portuguese artist), the stage name of Teresa Villa-Lobos, a Portuguese singer
*Sabrina Bryan, the stage name Reba Hinojos, a Cheetah Girl
*Sabrina Ferilli, an Italian actress
*Sabrina Goleš, a 1980s Croatian tennis player
*Sabrina Jeffries, the pen name of Deborah Gonzales, an American author
*Sabrina Le Beauf, an American actress from the "Cosby Show"
*Sabrina Lloyd, an American actress who starred in "Sliders" and "Sports Night"
*Sabrina Sabrok, an Argentine-Mexican model and host
*Sabrina Salerno, the stage name of Norma Salerno, an Italian Disco singer, actress and model

Fictional characters

*Sabrina Duncan, a character played by Kate Jackson on "Charlie's Angels"

ee also

*Sabrina (disambiguation) for other uses

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