Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈstæn.li/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From various place names meaning "stone clearing" in Old English. A notable bearer was the British-American explorer and journalist Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904).

Related Names

Rootsstan + leah
Given Name DescendantStanley(English)

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Entry updated April 23, 2024