Shandra
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shandra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 3,006 babies have been named Shandra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shandra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,806 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,806
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Latin origin
"graceful, beautiful"
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Latin origin
"Christ-carrier"
#36,881 in US
Welsh origin
"pure, good (combined form)"
#36,893 in US
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About the Name Shandra
Shandra is a girl name .
Shandra is currently ranked #36,806 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shandra include Sha, Shan, Shany, Shanie, Dra, Dray, Draie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shandra include Shannon, Shanaya, Shania, Shanvi, Shana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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