Mandy

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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

The name Mandy originates as a shortened or pet version of the Latin name Amanda meaning “lovable.” The name is also used as a shortened or pet version of the name Miranda. However, the utilization of the name Mandy evolved into a given first name in its own right.

POPULARITY

According to the 1990 United States Census ^[1], Mandy ranked as the 475th most popular female first name and the 46,440th most popular last name. In the United States, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular girls' names from the 1880s through the 1920s and from the 1960s through the 1990s.

According to the Social Security Administration ^[1], in the 21st century, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular girl's names every year from 2000 (995th) through 2005 (924th).

United States Popularity of the girl's name Mandy in the 21st Century:

• Year: 2006 Rank:DNR
• Year: 2005 Rank:924th
• Year: 2004 Rank:845th
• Year: 2003 Rank:959th
• Year: 2002 Rank:942nd
• Year: 2001 Rank:951st
• Year: 2000 Rank:995th

DNR – Did Not Rank in Top 1,000

FACTS

• “M.A.N.D.Y.” is the name of a German electronica music group, consisting of members Patrick Bodmer and Philipp Jung.

NAMESAKES

• “Mandy” is a famous 1974 pop song on the album “Barry Manilow II” by pop rock singer Barry Manilow. ^[1]
• “Mandy” is the title of a 1952 film that was nominated for six British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards including “Best British Film.” ^[1]
• “Mandy” is the title of a 2006 pop rock song on the album “It's About Time” by the pop rock music group “The Jonas Brothers.” ^[1]
• “Mandy Hampton,” portrayed by Moira Kelly, is a character from the television drama “The West Wing” who appeared on the show in 1999 and 2000. ^[1]
• “Mandy,” portrayed by Mia Kirshner, is an assassin on the television drama “24” who appeared in episodes from 2001 through 2005. ^[1]

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Mandy Moore (born Amanda Leigh Moore) – American singer and actress who began her career as a pop teen singing sensation. ^[1]
• Mandel “Mandy” Patinkin – Film and television actor who won a primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series” for his performance on the television drama “Chicago Hope" in 1994. He was also nominated for two other Emmy Awards. ^[1]

NOTES

OTHER MANDY'S

Mandy Smith, Mandy Johnson, Mandy Williams, Mandy Jones, Mandy Brown, Mandy Davis, Mandy Miller, Mandy Wilson, Mandy Moore, Mandy Taylor, Mandy Abels, Mandy Abend, Mandy Aberegg, Mandy Abernethy, Mandy Abeyta, Mandy Ables, Mandy Abner, Mandy Abney, Mandy Abshier, Mandy Acevedo, Mandy Acker, Mandy Ackling, Mandy Aarant, Mandy Aaronson, Mandy Abbott, Mandy Abe, Mandy Abernathy, Mandy Abrams, Mandy Abrantes, Mandy Abric, Mandy Abushama, Mandy Acone, Mandy Acree, Mandy Acton, Mandy Adair, Mandy Adams, Mandy Adao, Mandy Agnew, Mandy Abbas, Mandy Abbasi, Mandy Abegglen, Mandy Abito, Mandy Abplanalp, Mandy Abraham, Mandy Abrahamson, Mandy Abshagen, Mandy Abston, Mandy Acheson, Mandy Ackerman, Mandy Ackley, More results

Author: Rich Kachold