Sondra

Meaning of Sondra

Sondra, pronounced SAHN-druh (/sɑːn.drə/), traces back to Alexandra, from the Greek words for “man” and “to defend,” collectively meaning “protector of men.” It emerged as its own name in Anglo-American circles of the early 20th century, prized for a crisp elegance that avoided the grandiosity of longer forms. In Ohio, Sondra climbed into the top 100 names during the 1940s, maintained a solid presence in the top 200 through the 1960s, and then gradually receded into the lower ranks by the early 1990s—a trajectory that lends the name a certain under-the-radar charm. Though fewer children carry it today, Sondra’s vintage roots and classical resonance continue to appeal to parents seeking a name that blends historical depth with quietly distinctive character.