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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Defender of man, as a pet form of Alexander/Alexandra (or Sandra)
- Origin
- English (diminutive)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- SAN-dee
Sandy is an English diminutive, a pet form of Alexander, Alexandra, or Sandra, carrying the same meaning as those names: defender of man. It's a short, familiar form of a much older name, going by Social Security records back to 1880. Parents drawn to Sandy are essentially choosing a compact, informal take on that longer family of names.
Meaning & Origin of Sandy
Meaning: Defender of man, as a pet form of Alexander/Alexandra (or Sandra).
Origin: English (diminutive).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Sandy
SAN-deeIPA /ˈsændi/
Popularity of Sandy
Sandy hit its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #126 with 3,646 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped all the way to #3,316, with only 48 babies named Sandy.
Names Like Sandy
These names have followed a similar path to Sandy in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Sandy mean?
Defender of man, as a pet form of Alexander/Alexandra (or Sandra). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Sandy?
Sandy is pronounced SAN-dee (IPA: /ˈsændi/).
Is Sandy a popular name right now?
Sandy peaked at #126 in 1960 and is ranked #3316 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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