Andromeda - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Andromeda \a-ndrome-da, an-dro-meda\ is pronounced an-DRAH-ma-dah. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "leader of men". Greek mythology: an Ethiopian princess, the daughter of Cassiopeia, was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster until Perseus rescued her. Also a northern constellation. Also the name of a shrub that blooms in spring.

Baby names that sound like Andromeda are Andrea, Andreya, Andrewena, Andresa, Andrena and Andreena.

Andromeda is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Andromeda. Click here to compare Andromeda with related baby names.