Sandy

The name Sandy is a given name. It can be used for both men and women. It is a short form of the names Alexander, Cassandra or Sandra. This name is used more for females than for males. Notable people by the name include baseball player Sandy Koufax, professional golfer Sandy Lyle, and actresses Sandy Duncan and Sandy Dennis. This name was also used for the fictional dog belonging to Annie in "Little Orphan Annie".
In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck the Northeastern United States. The name "Sandy" was later retired and replaced by "Sara".