Sandy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sandy Name at a Glance

Name	Sandy
Meaning	Feminine form of Alexander: Defender; protector of mankind. Famous Bearer: Alexander the Great.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Sandy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sandy means “Feminine form of Alexander: Defender; protector of mankind. Famous Bearer: Alexander the Great”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sandy Name Origin

Our database records Sandy under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sandy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sandy is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sandy

When considering Sandy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.