Combination of Don and Andrea; ruler and manly/strong
Dondrea is a modern American blend, likely combining the prefix 'Don' (from Donald, meaning 'world ruler') with the name 'Andrea' (meaning 'manly' or 'strong'). It emerged in the mid-20th century as a creative variation within African American naming traditions. Because it blends masculine and feminine roots, it is used for both boys and girls, though it remains quite rare.
Less common today
Dondrea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,287 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).