Girl Name · Greek Origin
Calandra
Considering Calandra? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Singing lark", rooted in Greek naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Celinda.
Calandra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Singing lark
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Calandra to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Calandra as C·A·L·A·N·D·R·A, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Calandra is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Calandra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Calandraa, Calandrae, Calandray, Calandr.
- Nicknames: Cala and C.
- Middle names: Pair Calandra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Calandra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Celinda, Cassandra, Clinton, Clenton, Casondra — full picks on the sibling names for Calandra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Calandra? Browse our names like Calandra guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Calandra
What does the name Calandra mean?
Calandra means "Singing lark" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Calandra?
Calandra originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Calandra?
Calandra has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Calandra a boy's or girl's name?
Calandra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Calandra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Calandra sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Calandra?
Names that share Calandra's sound and style include Celinda, Cassandra, Clinton, Clenton, Casondra.
What middle names pair well with Calandra?
Good middle-name fits for Calandra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Calandra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Calandra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Calandra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Calandra share its rhythm without rhyming — Celinda, Cassandra, Clinton all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.