Stacy (given name)

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Stacy
Pronunciation /ˈsts/ STAY-see
Gender Unisex
Language(s) English
Origin
Language(s) Greek
Word/name1. Anastasia
2. Eustace
Meaning"Bountiful grain"
"Resurrection"
Region of origin Greece
Other names
Alternative spelling
  • Stacey
  • Staicee
  • Stacie
  • Staci
  • Stacii
Nickname(s) Stace, Stac, Sta, Stack
Related names Eustachius, Eustace, Anastasia, Eustacia, Stasha, Stasia, Tracy, Lacy, Macy

Stacy, sometimes spelled Stacey, Staci, Stacie, or Stacii, is a common first name for women and men. It is also sometimes used as a surname.

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Baby-naming guides cite two English derivations of Greek origins: Anastasia, meaning "resurrection", for girls, and Eustace (Eustathios), meaning "steadfast", for boys. [1]

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Fictional characters

The name Stacy is used to refer to the female counterpart of Chad. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

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  2. Thomas Dane (23 August 2019). "People Who Know Chads and Karens Admit How They Feel About Their Names Becoming Insults". George Takei. Retrieved 2019-12-16.
  3. Rebecca Jennings (2018-08-28). "Incels Categorize Women by Personal Style and Attractiveness". Vox.
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