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Home β€Ί Baby Names Directory β€Ί Sandie

Sandie

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Pronounced SAN-dee /ˈsæn.di/Medium

Meaning: An -ie pet form of Sandra, itself short for Alexandra, from the Greek for 'defender; protector of man.' A mid-century American form.Low

In 30 seconds: A breezy nickname-name: Sandie pets Sandra ('defender of man'), said 'SAN-dee.' Vintage and rare.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningAn -ie pet form of Sandra, itself short for Alexandra, from the Greek for 'defender; protector of man.' A mid-century American form.
U.S. rank (2010)#13249 β†— Rising
2010 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,714

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 196119342010

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

Sandie is a pet form of Sandra, short for Alexandra, from the Greek for 'defender of man.' The -ie spelling flourished at mid-century, peaked in 1961, and faded after (said 'SAN-dee').

Sandie belonged to the boomer years and has grown rare since. Rare, midcentury, and breezy.

Did you know? Sandie is an -ie pet form of Sandra that peaked around 1961 β€” a boomer-era spelling now uncommon.
Overall data confidence 52%
References β€” Sandie β€” Pet form of Sandra/Alexandra; Greek 'defender of man'

Variations

SandySandiSandra

Nicknames

SandySands

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sandie mean?

Sandie is a pet form of Sandra, short for Alexandra, from the Greek for 'defender of man.'

How do you pronounce Sandie?

It's said SAN-dee /ˈsΓ¦n.di/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sandie a boy or girl name?

Sandie is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Sandie?

Sandie peaked in the early nineteen-sixties and is uncommon today.

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