From the Vandals, a Germanic tribe; also a place name in the American Midwest.
Vandalia comes from the Vandals, a Germanic tribe, and is also a place name in the American Midwest. That mix of tribal and geographic associations gives it an expansive, place-rooted feel. Vandalia sounds grand and slightly antique. It has the formal sweep of a classical toponym, with a lyrical ending that makes it feel elegant despite its rarity.