Sandra

Pronunciation: SAHN-drə, SAN-drə (key)

Origin of the name Sandra:

A short form of Alexandra or Cassandra, Sandra is now commonly bestowed as an independent given name.

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Sandee Sandi Sandie Sandy Shasha

Meanings and history of the name Sandra: | Edit

Can be used as a short form of Alexandra, Alessandra, or Cassandra as well as on its own as an independent name.

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Sandra Bullock, actress
Sandra Lee, "Semi-Homemade" chef
Sandra Dee, actress
Sandy Dennis (born Sandra Dale Dennis), actress
Sandy Duncan (born Sandra Kay Duncan), actress
Sandra Bernhard, actress
Sandra Day O'Connor, Supreme Court justice
Sandra Bezic, Canadian figure skater
Sandra Boynton, American greeting card artist

Sandra in song, story & screen: | Edit

"Sandra Dee", song in Grease.

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