Bandy
Pronunciation: [ b-AND-ee ]
Bandy is a girl baby name. Ranked #34,052 in the US, popular nicknames include Ban, Bay, and Banie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Bandy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 30 babies have been named Bandy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bandy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,052 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,052
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Bandy is also used as a boy name, ranked #21318.
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About the Name Bandy
Bandy is a girl name .
Is Bandy a boy or girl name? Bandy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #34,052 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,318. Bandy is more commonly used as a boy name.
Bandy is currently ranked #34,052 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bandy include Ban, Bay, and Banie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis