Dandy

Q: Is Dandy a boy or girl name?

Dandy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #20731, and as a girl name it ranks #60670.

Q: How popular is the name Dandy?

Dandy is ranked #20731 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ d-AND-ee ]

Boy Name #20,731 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dandy is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AND-ee.

Parents who love the name Dandy often also consider Speros, Ferrin, Si .

Popularity Over Time

#20,731

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,731
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Dandre #2542

Nicknames

Dan Day Danie

Middle Name Ideas

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Dandy Charles

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Dandy Dominic

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Also a Girl Name

Dandy is also used as a girl name, ranked #60670.

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Similar Names

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Flor Boy Latin flos/floris Ferrin Boy Irish Gaelic Dieter Boy Old High German Deshane Boy Hebrew via Irish Si Boy Chinese

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dandy

Is Dandy a boy or girl name?

Dandy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20731. As a girl name, it is ranked #60670. Dandy is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Dandy?

Dandy is pronounced d-AND-ee.

How popular is the name Dandy?

Dandy is currently ranked #20731 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Dandy?

Common nicknames for Dandy include Dan, Day, and Danie.

Is Dandy a common or rare name?

Dandy is an uncommon name, ranked #20731 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dandy

Dandy is a boy name .

Is Dandy a boy or girl name? Dandy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,731 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60,670. Dandy is more commonly used as a boy name.

Dandy is currently ranked #20,731 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Dandy include Dan, Day, and Danie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Dandy include Dandre . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.