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in reply to a message by Jordija
Well, Shandy is that blend of beer and fizzy lemonade - could be a link! And some or most Americans would use a -d- sound for the -t- spelling in shanty - the song or rhythmical chant of sailors.
Possibly, also, these people's parents liked the sound of Mandy (from Amanda) but were deterred by its popularity at the time so just tweaked the spelling, splicing on the -sh- sound they would have known from Michelle, Cheryl and such.
Apparently, quite a lot of black American parents have named their daughters Brandy or Brandi or Brandee, presumably in a quest for soemthing strong, brown and intoxicating. (Haven't met any myself, but black Americans are thin on the ground here.) Shandy could fit in with that naming habit quite comfortably too.
Possibly, also, these people's parents liked the sound of Mandy (from Amanda) but were deterred by its popularity at the time so just tweaked the spelling, splicing on the -sh- sound they would have known from Michelle, Cheryl and such.
Apparently, quite a lot of black American parents have named their daughters Brandy or Brandi or Brandee, presumably in a quest for soemthing strong, brown and intoxicating. (Haven't met any myself, but black Americans are thin on the ground here.) Shandy could fit in with that naming habit quite comfortably too.
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Hmm...I don't agree at all that most Americans would pronounce shanty as shandy.
I've never heard of the Shandy drink, that's interesting.
Also, I haven't seen the name Shandi on any African-Americans, only Caucasian women.
Thanks for sharing your theories.
I've never heard of the Shandy drink, that's interesting.
Also, I haven't seen the name Shandi on any African-Americans, only Caucasian women.
Thanks for sharing your theories.
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