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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, cinematographer

  • Considered one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time.
  • Directed acclaimed films such as "2001: A Space Odyssey", "A Clockwork Orange", and "The Shining".

Stanley Milgram (1933-1984)

Social psychologist

  • Known for his controversial obedience experiments which explored the extent to which individuals would obey authority figures.

Stanley Tucci (1960-)

Actor, filmmaker

  • Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 'The Lovely Bones'
  • Known for his versatility and roles in films such as 'Big Night', 'Julie & Julia', and the 'Hunger Games' franchise

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Eleanor

Both Stanley and Eleanor are classic, timeless names with a vintage charm that complements each other.

Theodore

Sharing a similar strong and dignified feel, Theodore pairs well with Stanley for a set of distinguished siblings.

Clara

Clara offers a softer counterpart to Stanley, creating a balanced and harmonious sibling pair with contrasting yet complementary styles.