Sandy facts for kids
The name Sandy is a popular name that can be used for both boys and girls. It's often a shorter version of longer names like Alexander (for boys) or Cassandra and Sandra (for girls). While both genders can use it, it's more commonly given to females.
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Where Does the Name Sandy Come From?
The name Sandy comes from older, longer names.
- For boys, it's often a short form of Alexander. This name means "defender of mankind."
- For girls, it can be a short form of Cassandra or Sandra.
- Cassandra comes from an ancient Greek name.
- Sandra is a short form of Alexandra, which also means "defender of mankind."
Famous People Named Sandy
Many well-known people have the name Sandy. Here are a few examples:
- Sandy Koufax is a famous baseball player.
- Sandy Lyle is a professional golfer.
- Sandy Duncan and Sandy Dennis are actresses.
The name Sandy was also used for the fictional dog that belonged to Annie in the story Little Orphan Annie.
Hurricane Sandy and the Name's Retirement
In October 2012, a very powerful storm called Hurricane Sandy hit the northeastern part of the United States. This hurricane caused a lot of damage. Because of how severe it was, the name Sandy was later retired. This means that the name will not be used again for future hurricanes in that region. Instead, the name Sara was chosen to replace it on the list of hurricane names.
See also
In Spanish: Sandy para niños
