Sanders
Scottish diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"Share
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Sanders Origin and Meaning
The name Sanders is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning "defending men".
More usually found as a surname, this is occasionally found as a first name in the north of Scotland.
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Famous People Named Sanders
- Sanders CommingsAmerican NFL football player
- Bernie Sandersprogressive congressman from Vermont
- Thomas SandersAmerican internet personality
Sanders in Pop Culture
- Sandersname carved above the door in gold letters at the house of Winnie,the,Pooh, who lived, according to A.A. Milne, "under the name of Sanders."