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I've never been fond of Mandy--too Barry Manilow for me, maybe--but I've always liked Amanda. It's been years since I've met a baby Amanda, and I'd be happy to see one. Amanda has a lot going for it. It's elegant, pretty and feminine without feeling limp, and a classic...albeit one that was extremely popular in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. It's datedness doesn't bother me, but I admit I love 70s/80s names. Anyway, since Amanda has never been out of the top 500, it's harder to date than names like, say, Megan or Courtney.

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My Great(x4)-Grandmother, born in 1811, was an Amanda Melvina. I don't recommend the combo, but it is kind of fun. I think the important thing about making Amanda combos is to avoid predictable middle names--no Amanda Lynns, Amanda Maries, Amanda Roses, etc.

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Amanda Phoebe
Amanda Sibyl
Amanda Juliet
Amanda Celeste
Amanda Estelle
Amanda Scarlet
Amanda Iris
Amanda Imogen