Standish - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Standish \s-tandi-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "stone parkland". Place name. Mailes Standish was the Pilgrim's military leader who was featured in Longfellow's poem.

For more information, see also the related name Aneislis.

Baby names that sound like Standish are Standford, Stanton, Stanten and Stanwood.

Standish is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#10154 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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