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Andromeda

an-DRAH-meh-dah

Andromeda is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “From Greek mythology, Andromeda was a princess chained to a rock to be sacrificed to a sea monster. The name means 'ruler of men'.”. It currently ranks #2300 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2022.

Letters9
Syllables4
OriginGreek

What Andromeda Means

From Greek mythology, Andromeda was a princess chained to a rock to be sacrificed to a sea monster. The name means 'ruler of men'.

The Story of Andromeda

This name echoes with a primal strength, a princess's resilience against the odds, a story waiting for your daughter's courage.

Andromeda, a name steeped in ancient Greek myth, means 'ruler of men.' She was the princess chained to a rock, a sacrifice to a sea monster, rescued by the hero Perseus. Her story, woven into the fabric of classical literature, traveled through Byzantium and into Renaissance art. The constellation named Andromeda, visible in the northern sky, further immortalized her legend, connecting her to the vastness of the cosmos.

When you envision your daughter, Andromeda is the strength you see in her gaze, even as a newborn. It is the feeling of her tiny hand gripping your finger with surprising power. This name is for the child who will face challenges not with fear, but with a quiet determination. You feel the weight of its mythic past as you write it, knowing it carries a promise of bravery for your child.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentMysteriousBeautiful

Peak Year

#94 in 2022

Total Births

1,397

First Recorded

1962

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