Origin and Meaning of Standish

From the sandy place

Origin: Old English - Derived from the Old English elements 'stand' meaning 'to stand' and 'ish' indicating a location, together implying a place where one stands or a dwelling place situated on sandy ground.

• Standish is often considered a surname, originating from a place in England. It is notably associated with the Standish family, who were prominent in Lancashire.
• The name has been used in various cultures but is mostly recognized in English-speaking countries. It may also be used as a first name, though it is relatively uncommon.
• Notable bearers of the name include Standish O'Grady, a 19th-century Irish historian, and an English novelist named Standish James O'Grady.
• While Standish is not a common first name, it can be found sporadically throughout various naming trends, particularly during the rise of unique or surname-based names in the 20th century.
• Related names include Standish as a surname, and variations might include the use of 'Standis' or 'Standeish' in historical contexts.