Stanley (surname)
| Stanley | |
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| Family name | |
A stone-filled meadow
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| Pronunciation | /ˈstænliː/ |
| Meaning | "stone " |
| Region of origin | The Heptarchy (Anglo-Saxon England) |
| Language(s) of origin | Old English |
| Related names | Stoneley (archaic), Stanly, Lea (Lee, Leigh) |
| Gender | Male |
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| Word/name | From the surname |
| Region of origin | England |
| Alternative spelling | Stanly, Stanlee |
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| Related names | Lee, Leigh |
Stanley is a family name and masculine given name dating from the 11/12th century contraction of Stone (pronounced "Stan") and (meadow).
It is also believed to be a Mediaeval contraction of the modern-day English-speaking forename "Stephen" following Spanish roots from the name "Esteban" or the Polish name "Stanislas", given after St. Stanislaus of Szczepanów Bishop and Martyr. Stanislas was a popular name in Britain and Scandinavia before the Reformation, still given in France, Austria and Italy.
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