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Sandy

SAN-dee

Popularity

#3316

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

79,462

Peak Year

#3,821 in 1960

First Recorded

1880

Style

Cute & Playful, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Sandy is a diminutive of Alexander/Alexandra, meaning "defending warrior of mankind", from Greek origins. It can also be associated with the color sandy blonde.

Gender Split

Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Sandy Koufax

    American baseball pitcher.

  • Sandy Duncan

    American actress, comedian and singer.

Personality Traits

EnergeticCheerfulSociableIndependent

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