Meaning, origin, history
Shandy is a unique and unconventional given name of English origin. It is derived from the surname Sandys, which was originally an Anglo-Saxon personal name meaning "sand" or "gravel." The name Shandy gained popularity in the mid-20th century due to its use by author Laurence Sterne in his novel "Tristram Shandy," published between 1759 and 1767. In this work, the protagonist's name is Tristram Shandy, and the character of Corporal Trim is sometimes referred to as Shandy. Although not a traditional choice for a given name, Shandy has been used occasionally throughout history and may have been inspired by Sterne's novel or its characters.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Shandy since 1880
Total births
728
Total since 1880
Peak year
1981
44 births
in 2010
6
Recent births (5 years)
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