Unisex Name
Sandy
ˈsæn.di
Overview
Gender
masculine & feminine
Origin
Categories
Animal Crossing characters
Annie characters
baseball players
beach
brown
child actors
colors
currently out of the US top 1000
David Mitchell characters
Dharma and Greg characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
69/100
youthful80%
informal100%
common80%
natural80%
wholesome100%
refined65%
simple140%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Sandy is a name that originally served as a diminutive form of Alexander. As a feminine name, it is often used as a diminutive of Alexandra or Sandra. Additionally, Sandy can be given in reference to the color, symbolizing a sandy or light brown hue. The name has evolved over time to be used independently, reflecting its versatility and cultural adaptability.
Etymology
Original Form:
Diminutive of Alexander
Evolution:
From Alexander to Sandy, and later as a diminutive for Alexandra or Sandra
Source:
Historical linguistic records and name etymology studies