Origin:
English
Shakespearean
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:‘Henry VI, Part 2’ Sir John Stanley. ‘King Henry the Sixth, Part III’ Sir William Stanley. ‘King Richard III’ Lord Stanley, called also Earl of Derby.
Soul Urge:People with the name Stanley have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Stanley value community and balance, and are dependable and considerate. They often tend to gravitate to occupations where they can act as peacemakers or negotiators, or fulfill these roles among their friends and family. They tend to be conventional, responsible, family-oriented, warm and affectionate. They sometimes worry obsessively about those they care for. They work for harmony and balance in their lives, and respond positively to beautiful things.