Staney is a unique and distinctive given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Stanton. The name Stanton itself evolved from the Old English words 'stān' meaning 'stone', and 'tūn' signifying 'settlement'. This suggests that Staney likely translates to "settler by the stone" or "dweller near the stone". Historically, names derived from place-names were common among the Anglo-Saxons and have been used throughout Europe.
"In 1960 alone, there were five babies named Stanley."