Andromeda
/AA-N-D-R-OW-M-EH-D-AA/
Ruler of men — Andromeda (Greek anēr 'man' + medo 'rule') was the Ethiopian princess rescued by Perseus from the sea-monster Cetus. Both she and her parents were placed in the night sky as constellations. The Andromeda Galaxy is named after her.
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Yes — Andromeda is a Christian girl name of Greek origin, meaning “Ruler of men — Andromeda (Greek anēr 'man' + medo 'rule') was the Ethiopian princess rescued by Perseus from the sea-monster Cetus. Both she and her parents were placed in the night sky as constellations. The Andromeda Galaxy is named after her.”. It also appears in Pagan tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Andromeda is a girl's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Ruler of men — Andromeda (Greek anēr 'man' + medo 'rule') was the Ethiopian princess rescued by Perseus from the sea-monster Cetus. Both she and her parents were placed in the night sky as constellations. The Andromeda Galaxy is named after her." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Andromeda is also used in Pagan traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, British, Greek families, Andromeda carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
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See Andromeda's baby portrait →What does Andromeda's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Andromeda resonates in either tradition.
Andromeda's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Andromeda's full reading →
Does Andromeda go with your family's names?
Andromeda breaks into 9 sounds: /AA-N-D-R-OW-M-EH-D-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Andromeda sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Andromeda beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Andromeda — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Andromeda
What does the name Andromeda mean?
Andromeda means "Ruler of men — Andromeda (Greek anēr 'man' + medo 'rule') was the Ethiopian princess rescued by Perseus from the sea-monster Cetus. Both she and her parents were placed in the night sky as constellations. The Andromeda Galaxy is named after her.." It is a girl name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Andromeda a boy or girl name?
Andromeda is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Andromeda?
Andromeda is of Greek origin, used in Christian, Pagan traditions, commonly among American, European, British families.
Is Andromeda a Christian name?
Yes. Andromeda is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin. It also appears in Pagan tradition.
What does Andromeda mean in Greek?
Andromeda originates from Greek, where it means "Ruler of men — Andromeda (Greek anēr 'man' + medo 'rule') was the Ethiopian princess rescued by Perseus from the sea-monster Cetus. Both she and her parents were placed in the night sky as constellations. The Andromeda Galaxy is named after her.."
What are common nicknames for Andromeda?
Common short forms of Andromeda include Andie.
What is the numerology of Andromeda?
Andromeda has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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