Antandra as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Antandra

What is the meaning of the name Antandra ?

The baby name Antandra is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced an-TAN-dra (IPA: /ænˈtændrə/).

Antandra is English in Origin.

Rooted in Ancient Greek, Antandra combines anti- (“against, in opposition to, matching”) and anēr/andros (“man”), yielding senses like “opponent of men” or “a match for men.” The form aligns with the -andra ending seen in Alexandra, Leandra, and Lysandra. Classical literature records a closely related name, Antandre (Antandré), borne by an Amazon in Quintus of Smyrna, which likely underlies the modern Antandra as a variant or re-formation.

As a given name, Antandra is exceedingly rare, appearing sporadically in 19th–20th‑century neoclassical revivals and contemporary creative coinages. Variant forms include Antandre (French/scholarly), Antandra (English/international), and the streamlined Andra. Possible nicknames are Anda, Andi, Tandra, and Tandy. The name’s bold etymology evokes strength and parity with men, making it attractive to parents seeking a distinctive classical flair with an empowered resonance.

⚙ Antandra does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.