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Landra

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Pronounced LAN-druh /ˈlæn.drə/Medium

Meaning: Landra reads as a clipped, respelled offshoot of Alexandra or its short form Sandra, from the Greek 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man). The inherited meaning is 'defender of men.'Low

In 30 seconds: Landra is an American girl's name, most likely a short form of Alexandra or Sandra, meaning 'defender of men.' It saw modest mid-century use (said LAN-druh).

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Origin LowAmerican, Greek

MeaningLandra reads as a clipped, respelled offshoot of Alexandra or its short form Sandra, from the Greek 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man). The inherited meaning is 'defender of men.'

U.S. rank (2009)#18914 ↘ Falling

2009 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1954

Total births (all-time)≈ 420

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Landra most plausibly grew as a trimmed offshoot of Alexandra or Sandra, carrying the Greek sense 'defender of men.' Its brisk two-syllable shape suited a period fond of streamlined feminine names like Sandra, Kendra and Deandra.

Landra was only about fifteen a year even at its peak in the mid-nineteen-fifties and remained scarce throughout its run. It is a period coinage rather than a lasting classic, and it has not resurfaced in recent years.

Did you know? Landra fits the mid-century habit of carving fresh short names out of long favorites, sitting close to Sandra and Kendra in both sound and era.

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Landra — Likely short form of Alexandra/Sandra; Greek 'defender of men'; mid-century

Variations

AlexandraSandraKendra

Nicknames

LandyLan

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If you like Landra…

Sandra— a like short form of Alexandra with the same sound

Kendra— a similar brisk two-syllable girl's name

Deandra— another coined -andra name of the era

Alexandra— the fuller parent name behind the meaning

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Landra mean?

It is most likely a short form of Alexandra or Sandra, which carry the Greek meaning 'defender of men.'

How do you pronounce Landra?

It is said LAN-druh /ˈlæn.drə/ - two syllables.

Is Landra a boy or girl name?

Landra is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Landra?

Landra was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak in the mid-nineteen-fifties.