Stanley Name Meaning
The name Stanley comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Stanley below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Stanley Name Meaning
EnglishFrom a surname meaning "stone clearing" in Old English. A notable bearer of the surname was the British-American explorer and journalist Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), the man who found David...
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