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Sondra
Pronounced SAHN-druh /ˈsɑːn.drə/High
Meaning: Sondra is a twentieth-century American spelling of Sandra, itself a short form of Alessandra/Alexandra — from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people.' A crisp mid-century classic.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Sondra is an American respelling of Sandra, the short form of Alessandra and Alexandra, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people.' It rose through the middle of the twentieth century — helped along by literature and film — and now reads as a warm retro pick (said 'SAHN-druh').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. today, well below its mid-century level. Rare now, retro, and crisp.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Sondra mean?
Sondra is a form of Sandra, short for Alexandra — 'defender of the people' in Greek.
How do you pronounce Sondra?
It's said SAHN-druh /ˈsɑːn.drə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Sondra a boy or girl name?
Sondra is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Sondra?
Sondra is rare for girls in the U.S. today, though it was more common mid-century.