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Andromeda

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Pronounced an-DROM-ih-duh /ænˈdrɒm.ɪ.də/High

Meaning: ruler of men, she who thinks of manHigh

In 30 seconds: Andromeda is a majestic Greek mythological name meaning ruler of men. The Ethiopian princess rescued by Perseus was placed among the stars as a constellation and gave her name to a galaxy.
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Origin HighGreek
Meaningruler of men, she who thinks of man
U.S. rank (2024)#2300 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births80 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,397

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219622024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Andromeda is from Greek aner/andros (man) + medomai (to rule), meaning ruler of men. In Greek mythology she was an Ethiopian princess chained to a rock as a sacrifice before being rescued by Perseus.

Andromeda has gained appeal in the 21st century as parents seek mythological names with grandeur. The Andromeda Galaxy and various fantasy media have kept it in cultural view.

Did you know? The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way and will collide with our galaxy in approximately 4.5 billion years — giving this name a literally cosmic scale.
Overall data confidence 88%
Liddell & Scott, Greek-English Lexicon — reference for AndromedaBehind the Name: Andromeda — name etymology referenceOxford Classical Dictionary — reference for Andromeda

Variations

AndromedeaAndromede

Nicknames

AndiRomyMeda

Famous Bearers

  • ★Andromeda (mythological)
    In Greek mythology, an Ethiopian princess rescued from a sea monster by Perseus and later placed among the stars as a constellation.

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Frequently Asked

What does Andromeda mean?

Andromeda means ruler of men, from Greek andros (man) and medomai (to rule).

How do you pronounce Andromeda?

Andromeda is pronounced an-DROM-ih-duh (/ænˈdrɒm.ɪ.də/), with four syllables.

Is Andromeda a girl's name?

Yes, Andromeda is a feminine name from Greek mythology.

How popular is the name Andromeda?

Andromeda is rare but growing as parents seek mythological names with cosmic grandeur.