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Andromache

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Pronounced an-DROM-uh-kee /ænˈdrɑm.ə.ki/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Andromache, 'battle of a man; fighter of men' (aner/andros, 'a man', + mache, 'battle'); the devoted wife of Hector of Troy; we note the tragedyLow

In 30 seconds: Battle of a man; fighter of men: Andromache is the wife of Hector. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'an-DROM-uh-kee'). We note the tragedy.
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MeaningFrom the Greek Andromache, 'battle of a man; fighter of men' (aner/andros, 'a man', + mache, 'battle'); the devoted wife of Hector of Troy; we note the tragedy

History & Origin

Andromache comes from the Greek Andromache, 'battle of a man; fighter of men' (aner/andros, 'a man', + mache, 'battle'); the devoted wife of Hector of Troy (we note the tragedy). A lyrical, classic name (said 'an-DROM-uh-kee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, fighter-of-men at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Andromache is 'battle of a man; fighter of men' in Greek (andros + mache) — the devoted wife of Hector of Troy — a lyrical, storied name (we note the tragedy; said 'an-DROM-uh-kee').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Andromache — Greek mythology

Variations

Andromaque

Nicknames

Andi

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If you like Andromache…

Hector— her husband
Cassandra— a fellow Trojan woman
Hecuba— her mother-in-law
Iolanthe— a fellow Greek choice
Ariadna— another Greek name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andromache mean?

Andromache is Greek for 'battle of a man; fighter of men' (andros + mache); the wife of Hector. We note the tragedy.

How do you pronounce Andromache?

It's said an-DROM-uh-kee /ænˈdrɑm.ə.ki/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Andromache a boy or girl name?

Andromache is a girl's name.

How popular is Andromache?

Andromache is a very rare name in the U.S.

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