Sandy

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meanings of Sandy vary depending on its origin. As a shortened form of Alexander or a variant of Sandra, it means "defender of mankind." As a name of Old Norse origin, it means "sand" or "beach."
Pronunciation
SAN-dee
SAND-ee
Popularity
According to data from the Social Security Administration, Sandy was a very popular name for girls in the United States in the 1940s-1960s, peaking at rank 40 in 1945. In recent years, its popularity has waned and it has not ranked in the top 1000 names for girls since 2007. As a name for boys, Sandy has never been especially popular.

cartoon of the name Sandy
Cartoon of Sandy

Sandy Name meanings & History

The name Sandy has multiple origins. It can be a shortened form of the name Alexander, which comes from Greek and means "defender of mankind." It can also be a variant of the Scottish name Sandra, which means "defender of mankind" as well. Another possible origin is from the Old Norse name Sandr, which means "sand" or "beach.". The meanings of Sandy vary depending on its origin. As a shortened form of Alexander or a variant of Sandra, it means "defender of mankind." As a name of Old Norse origin, it means "sand" or "beach.". Originally a diminutive of Alexander. As a feminine name it is a diminutive of Alexandra or Sandra. It can also be given in reference to the colour. Sandy is a name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is suitable for parents who want a simple, traditional, and familiar name that is still somewhat unique.

Zodiac Sign of Sandy: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Sandy:

S: Sex,Success,Status,Security,Sensuality,Social Standing,Solidity

A: Argumentative,Assertive,Aggressive,Action,Angry,Ambitious

N: Nagging,Neat,Nervous,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nice,Nutrition

D: Demanding,Determined,Doting,Domestic,Dutiful,Daddy

Y: Youth-giving,Yen/money,Yin/Yang

Sandy is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Sandy include Sandy Koufax, an American former baseball player, and Sandy Powell, a British costume designer.

2.) Sandy (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) personable

Other Forms: Sandee, Sandey, Sandi


3.) SANDY (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: A pet form of Alexander (defender or helper of mankind), Sandy is also bestowed as an independent given name. Sandaidh is the Gaelic form. Var: Sawney. (SAN-DEE)


4.) Sandy (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) a familiar form of Cassandra, Sandra.

Other Forms: Sandey, Sandya, Sandye


5.) Sandy (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Defender of man

Other Forms: Sandie


6.) SANDY (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Derived from sandy, which is often used as a nickname for one with sandy-colored hair. Alternatively, Sandy is used as a short form of Alexander (defender or helper of mankind). See ALEXANDER. (SAN-DEE)


7.) Sandy (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a familiar form of Alexander, Sanford.

Other Forms: Sande, Sandee, Sandey, Sandi, Sandie


8.) Sandy (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Defender of man

Other Forms: Sandie


9.) SANDY (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: A pet form of Alexandra (defender or helper of mankind) and its short form Saundra, Sandy is also occasionally bestowed as an independent given name. See ALEXANDRA. (SAN-DEE)


Related Names to SANDY