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.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SAHN-druh (/sɑːn.drə/)
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Notable People Named Sondra
| Sondra Locke, born Sandra Louise Anderson, was an American actress and director. |
| Sondra Radvanovsky is an American-Canadian soprano celebrated for her performances in Italian opera, especially the works of Verdi. |
| Sondra Lee Gash was an American actress, dancer and teacher known for her Broadway roles in Peter Pan and Hello, Dolly! |
| Sondra Sherman is an award-winning American painter and jewelry maker known for deeply personal works that explore human emotion. |
| Sondra Gotlieb was a Canadian journalist and novelist based in Toronto. |
| Sondra Schlesinger is an American virologist and professor emeritus at Washington University School of Medicine. |
| Sondra Currie is an American actress who starred in and co-produced the short film Take My Hand with her husband, director Alan J. Levi. |
