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Mandy

OriginShort form of Armando

About Mandy

In the US, Mandy may be a common girls' name, a Bobby Soxerish nickname for Amanda, but in the Latin community, it's a popular nickname for Armando, the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Herman. Actor Mandy Pantikin was born Mandel, another (though not recommended) possibility.

Pronounced MAN-dee.

As of October 2026, Mandy ranked #9208 in US births in 1998 SSA, peaked at #3018 in 1978.

Editor's take: The name Mandy is a boy's name.

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  • Mandy Patinkin

    American actor

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