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Name Origin

Stanley is an English surname and given name derived from the Old English words 'stān' meaning 'stone' and 'lēah' meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'. It therefore traditionally means 'stony clearing' or 'stony meadow'.

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Famous People

Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999)

Film director, screenwriter, producer

  • Directed groundbreaking films like '2001: A Space Odyssey', 'A Clockwork Orange', and 'The Shining'
  • Known for his meticulous attention to detail and innovative filmmaking techniques

Stanley I. Grossman (1926-2013)

American physicist

  • Worked on the Manhattan Project during World War II
  • Made significant contributions to nuclear physics and particle accelerator technology

Stanley Milgram (1933-1984)

Social psychologist

  • Conducted the famous obedience experiments that explored the influence of authority figures on individual behavior