Stoney

Meaning stone island, stone clearing
Origin American, Native American
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Stoney
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Sto-ney

About Stoney

Here's a name that breaks the mold and refuses to apologize for it. Stoney brings rugged individualism and natural authenticity to the naming landscape. This is for the boy who'll build tree forts, explore creek beds, and find wonder in the world around him. Stoney feels honest and unpretentious, connected to earth and nature in a way that resonates deeply. The name carries a certain rebellious spirit—not troublesome, but independent and self-directed. It's unexpected and memorable, ensuring your son won't be one of five in his class with the same name. Stoney works particularly well in families who value outdoor adventure, creativity, and thinking outside conventional boxes. The name suggests someone genuine, straightforward, and true to themselves. It's both a surname-style choice and a nature name, offering multiple layers of meaning. Stoney ages surprisingly well, transitioning from adorable toddler to confident adult with ease. The name feels particularly suited to creative fields—music, art, writing—where originality is celebrated. Parents choosing Stoney are bold, confident, and unafraid to chart their own course. It's a name that celebrates character over conformity, individuality over convention.

Variations of Name Stoney

Stanley
Stone
Stanton
Sterling
Stevie
Stiles

Nicknames for Stoney

Stone
Sto
Stony
Ney
Stoney

Famous People Named Stoney

Stoney JacksonAmerican actor and musician
Stoney WillisProfessional baseball player
Stoney McLinnFormer American football player
Stoney WestmorelandAmerican actor
Stoney NakodaIndigenous musician
Stoney EdwardsAmerican country singer
Stoney Creek SteeleCanadian ice hockey player
Stoney CrouchAmerican college basketball player
Stoney BlydenAmerican actor
Stoney CaseFormer NFL quarterback
Stoney McGlynnIrish footballer
Stoney ShawCanadian curler
Stoney CooperAmerican country singer
Stoney BurkeAmerican rodeo cowboy
Stoney LaRueAmerican country music artist

Characters Named Stoney

Stoney JacksonCharacter in the TV show "The White Shadow"
Stoney WeeksCharacter in the movie "The Legend of Billie Jean" - 1985
Stoney BrownCharacter in the TV show "The Magician" - 1973-1974
Stoney NewsomeCharacter in the movie "The Stoned Age" - 1994
Stoney BurkeCharacter in the TV series "Stoney Burke" - 1962-1963
Stoney CooperCharacter in the movie "From Dusk Till Dawn" - 1996
Stoney CurtisCharacter in the movie "Little Nicky" - 2000
Stoney EdwardsCharacter in the movie "The Boys of 2nd Street Park" - 2003

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Simeon
Sulaiman
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Shiv
Shane
Sylas
Santos
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