Origin and Meaning of Stanley

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Stanley

Old English

Meaning of Stanley

The name Stanley comes from a surname, which is derived from a place name meaning "stone clearing" in Old English.

Famous bearers

A bearer is Stanley Kubrick (1928 - 1999), an American film director and producer. A bearer of the surname is Kim Stanley (1925 - 2001), an American actress.

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