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Mandy

MAN-dee

Mandy (name) means an informal short form of the female given name Amanda, especially common in the UK during the 1960s and 1970s. Example: “Mandy was one of the most popular girls' names of her generation.”

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An informal short form of the female given name Amanda, especially common in the UK during the 1960s and 1970s.

"Mandy was one of the most popular girls' names of her generation."

How to use Mandy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA nickname or given name derived from Amanda.

Word forms

Mandys plural, Mandies plural, Mandys plural

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Etymology

A shortened, affectionate form of Amanda.

Rhymes for Mandy

Andy handy dandy sandy bandy candy randy Tandy brandy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mandy” mean?

The word “Mandy” means an informal short form of the female given name Amanda, especially common in the UK during the 1960s and 1970s. In plain terms, a nickname or given name derived from Amanda.

How do you pronounce “Mandy”?

“Mandy” is pronounced MAN-dee (/ˈmændi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Mandy” in a sentence?

Here is “Mandy” used in a sentence: “Mandy was one of the most popular girls' names of her generation.”

What part of speech is “Mandy”?

“Mandy” is a name.

Is “Mandy” a common word?

“Mandy” is an uncommon word in modern English.