| Meaning | defender of mankind |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Sandy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | San-dy |
Sandy brings to mind sun-kissed beaches and carefree summer days, embodying a lightness and warmth that feels instantly approachable. This name carries an effortless charm, suggesting someone who navigates life with ease and grace. Parents drawn to Sandy often appreciate its vintage appeal mixed with timeless simplicity. The name feels grounded yet breezy, much like walking barefoot along the shore. It suits a child who might grow into someone practical yet imaginative, comfortable in their own skin. Sandy has an unpretentious quality that makes it memorable without being overly elaborate. The single-syllable nickname possibilities and its standalone strength make it versatile for any stage of life. Consider how this name balances playfulness with substance, offering a daughter both sweetness in childhood and credibility in adulthood. It's a name that doesn't demand attention but naturally earns it through its genuine, uncomplicated nature.
| Sandra |
| Sandi |
| Cassandra |
| Alexandria |
| Alessandra |
| Sondra |
| San |
| Sandie |
| Dee |
| Didi |
| Sandy Koufax | American baseball player |
| Sandy Powell | British costume designer |
| Sandy Denny | English folk singer-songwriter |
| Sandy Gall | Scottish journalist |
| Sandy Lyle | Scottish golfer |
| Sandy Mölling | German singer |
| Sandy West | American musician - The Runaways |
| Sandy Dennis | American actress |
| Sandy Alomar Jr. | Puerto Rican baseball player |
| Sandy Martin | American actress |
| Sandy Ratcliff | English actress |
| Sandy Woodward | British naval officer |
| Sandy Carter | American business executive |
| Sandy Rosenthal | American activist |
| Sandy Mayer | American tennis player |
| Sandy Stewart | American singer |
| Sandy Greenberg | American advertising executive |
| Sandy Johnson | American actress |
| Sandy Cheeks | "SpongeBob SquarePants" character |
| Sandy Rivers | "How I Met Your Mother" character |
| Sandy Harling | "The Joy Luck Club" character |
| Sandy Cohen | "The O.C" character |
| Sandy Jorgenson | "Grey's Anatomy" character |
| Sandy Martin | "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" character |
| Sandy Newell | "ER" character |
| Sandy Tung | "Superstore" character |
| Sandy Ryerson | "Glee" character |
| Sandy Edwards | "Muriel's Wedding" character |
| Sandy Wilson | "One Tree Hill" character |
| Sandy Lopez | "NYPD Blue" character |
| Sandy Kominsky | "The Kominsky Method" character |
| Sandy Ricks | "Flipper" character |
| Sandy Johnson | "Halloween" character |
| Sandy Carruthers | "Heartland" character |
| Sandy Thomas | "Emmerdale" character |
| Sandy Jameson | "My Name Is Earl" character |
| Sandy Markowitz | "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" character |
| Sandy Frink | "Reality Bites" character |