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Sandi

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Pronounced SAN-dee /ˈsæn.di/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Sandra (from Alexandra, 'defender of the people') or Cassandra ('she who shines upon men'; a Trojan prophetess). Friendly and vintage.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly vintage name: Sandi shortens Sandra/Cassandra ('defender of the people') (said 'SAN-dee'). Warm and casual.
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Origin MediumGreek, English
MeaningA short form of Sandra (from Alexandra, 'defender of the people') or Cassandra ('she who shines upon men'; a Trojan prophetess). Friendly and vintage.
U.S. rank (2024)#17206 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1959
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,096

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195919342024

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

Sandi shortens Sandra or Cassandra, tracing back to the Greek for 'defender of the people.' It reads warm and retro — rare in the U.S. as a full given name (said 'SAN-dee').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data as a given name. Rare, friendly, and vintage.

Did you know? Sandi is a short form of Sandra (from Alexandra, 'defender of the people') or Cassandra, the Trojan prophetess — a friendly, vintage nickname-name (said 'SAN-dee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Sandi — short for Sandra/Cassandra; Greek 'defender of the people'

Variations

SandySandieSandra

Nicknames

SanSandy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sandi mean?

Sandi is a short form of Sandra (from Alexandra, 'defender of the people') or Cassandra ('she who shines upon men').

How do you pronounce Sandi?

It's said SAN-dee /ˈsæn.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sandi a boy or girl name?

Sandi is a girl's name.

How popular is Sandi?

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

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