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Andromeda

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SummaLuvin · 31/08/2025 14:47

I've loved Andromeda for a girl for a really long time but disregarded it for coming off pretentious. However, I'm growing to think it's actually useable and not that different to many names that are becoming more widely used, or is this just because it's been running through my head for a decade I'm now desensitised?

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toastofthetown · 01/09/2025 07:43

crossstitchingnana · 01/09/2025 07:40

Jesus. Whatever happened to Jane/Milly/phoebe etc?

They still exist, but now a wider range of names are used which is great. Interesting you pick Phoebe as an example which is a name from Greek mythology just like Andromeda.

Spies · 01/09/2025 07:42

PanderBare · 01/09/2025 07:34

@Spies , Pattern more like Louise or Denise, not Lewis or Dennis?
It's /ˈændruː/, so the stress is normally on the first syllable.

Accents are funny things to be fair.

Either way I'm sure most can agree it's really not worth the tizz some people seem to be getting into over how traumatised and picked on some are trying to claim a child would be with this name.

Illbefinejustbloodyfine · 01/09/2025 07:42

I know an Andromeda, a child at DC school. As a PP said, she's incredibly confident. The other kids dont really notice the name.

I don't think its pretty though. Its clunky and odd to me.

crossstitchingnana · 01/09/2025 07:40

Jesus. Whatever happened to Jane/Milly/phoebe etc?

BigOldBlobsy · 01/09/2025 07:39

Orangepate · 01/09/2025 06:38

Buy a cat, call it Andromeda, then give your child a human name..

Andromeda was a person from mythology. You mean an ‘English’ name

BigOldBlobsy · 01/09/2025 07:39

If she ever does shorten it (as family we call her nicknames) it’s Romi or Drom.
I’m also bemused by Mumsnet drama over any name that isn’t Sophia or Jack. 😂

BigOldBlobsy · 01/09/2025 07:38

i know someone with this name, very close relative. Suits the name, very popular in school, social and doing well career wise. No bullying.
She hates it shortened. Most people say it right to be fair and she will correct them if not? Never a big deal.

ClearFruit · 01/09/2025 07:36

God, no.

PanderBare · 01/09/2025 07:34

@Spies , Pattern more like Louise or Denise, not Lewis or Dennis?
It's /ˈændruː/, so the stress is normally on the first syllable.

PanderBare · 01/09/2025 07:29

@Tulalluh , unless you suggest the name John or Susan MN instantly hate any name ideas.
That's not the case. The MN approval is only for names like James and Elizabeth (safe classics) or Noah and Sophia (overused).

Spies · 01/09/2025 07:25

PanderBare · 01/09/2025 07:23

@Spies , @Screenburn The emphasis is on the And. It's AND-rew not An-DREW.

Maybe where you live but where I live it's definitely pronounce more like An-DREW

PanderBare · 01/09/2025 07:23

@Spies , @Screenburn The emphasis is on the And. It's AND-rew not An-DREW.

UnfashionableArtex · 01/09/2025 06:59

I think it's beautiful.

Spies · 01/09/2025 06:46

Orangepate · 01/09/2025 06:38

Buy a cat, call it Andromeda, then give your child a human name..

I mean it's fine if you don't like the name but honestly there's just no need for such a comment. Maybe you should share your name and we can all make unkind and unnecessary comments about it. Hmm

UpUpAwayz · 01/09/2025 06:43

I know an Andromeda and it’s shortened to Romy (pronounced rom-ee) which I think is a sweet shortening

Orangepate · 01/09/2025 06:38

Buy a cat, call it Andromeda, then give your child a human name..

Daffy18 · 01/09/2025 06:28

I don’t hate I’m just not familiar with it or how it’s pronounced. I know an Andie but she’s Alexandra her mum used the nn Sandie but she hates Sandie. I also used to work with and Andi and she was just Andi on her bc too

ChocolateCinderToffee · 01/09/2025 05:08

You might consider Andrina?

Alexandrine · 31/08/2025 22:23

I love Andromeda, nn Andie too. I swear I first read it in an old sci-fi/fantasy book though, not HP. I’m aware of the Greek Myth but in principle I don’t see why Andromeda is any weirder than Aurora, Athena etc and those are becoming more popular.

Having said that, personally I likely wouldn’t use any of those either - I prefer classic, timeless aka “boring” names for kids as you never know what sort of personality they will have. An introvert/shyer kid might be embarrassed about having a name like Athena or Andromeda rather than being another Alice or Anna. Doesn’t mean Andromeda isn’t a gorgeous name though - it would make a brilliant pet name!

JillyGiraffe · 31/08/2025 22:16

P.s. Andi is lovely!

JillyGiraffe · 31/08/2025 22:16

Sounds like the name of a space rocket or old computer program! Any name you choose, some will love it and some will hate it - too common, too rare, too long, too short etc so if you really love it for your baby girl, go for it, and don’t let people (like me) put you off…

Firsttimebabymummy · 31/08/2025 22:10

Bluelilacbella · 31/08/2025 15:05

I love Andromeda and feel it’s similar to other 4 syllable names like Alexandra or Anastasia. I don’t understand what’s pretentious about it?!

Agree. Though I have an Alexandra and love her name

Always liked Andromeda too and love the nn Andi!

zebrastripesarefun · 31/08/2025 22:00

I like Andromeda with shortening Romy

Espressoicecream · 31/08/2025 21:44

It was on our long list, dh and I agreed in the end it was too much to lumber a child with! We may use it as a middle name in future, then if a kid feels "out there" they can use it

Ellmau · 31/08/2025 21:36

SirRodneyEfffing · 31/08/2025 19:52

I’ve only ever seen this name written down.

Can I ask how it’s pronounced?

is is andro-mee-da or an-drom-eda?

It's An-DROM-eda