Nandi
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Manly, brave; courageous
Origin: English (diminutive)
Popularity: Ranked #7046 in 2025 with 16 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Andie. Shares the meaning 'Manly, brave; courageous.'
Similar names: nando, nandan, nandini, noland, nyland, nada, nadia, nadiah
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Nandi? About 1 in 208,031 babies born in 2025 were named Nandi, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Nandi
What does the name Nandi mean?
Nandi means “Manly, brave; courageous” from English (diminutive) roots.
What is the origin of the name Nandi?
Nandi has English (diminutive) origin. The traditional meaning is “Manly, brave; courageous”.
How popular is Nandi?
Nandi ranked #6838 in 2025 — given to 16 babies that year.
When was Nandi most popular?
Nandi peaked in 1991 with 54 babies registered that year.
Is Nandi a boy or girl name?
Nandi is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Nandis in registered births are female.
Is the name Nandi rising or falling in popularity?
Nandi has fallen 2048 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4790 in 2020 to #6838 in 2025.
How long has Nandi been recorded?
Nandi appears in birth records across 43 years — from 1971 through 2025.