Andy name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 8th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek, English-American, Scandinavian, Latin and Old English
Usage: English, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Andy a-ndy
Meaning: Manly, Brave and Man
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What does Andy mean?

Persistent and Prominent Andy is used largely in Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, English and Swedish aimed at both boys and girls, Andy means "Manly, Brave or Man" is of Old English, Latin, Scandinavian, Old Greek and English-American origin.

Andy is a variant of Shandy. Originated from Old English, Prevalent and Evergreen Shandy is commonly used in English and English, Shandy means "Rambunctious and Little". Andy is a variant form of frequently used and venerable Anderson.

Origin of Frequently Used and Venerable Anderson is in Scandinavian, meaning of Anderson is "Son of Andrew, Masculine and Son of Anders". Andy is abridged form of Anders. Anders is form of trendy and all time favorite Anderson.

Also Anders is a variant of biblical and popular Andreas. Anders is also version of biblical, enduring and lofty Andrew. Anders is also version of pious, durable and desirable Anthony. Anders is Swedish form of Andræs.

Meaning of Anders is The Brave, The Manly and The Brave has origin in Latin, Scandinavian and Old Greek. Andy is short form of Anthony. Anthony is English cognate of Anton.

Also Anthony is English equivalent of Antonius. Anthony means Flourishing and Priceless is originated from Latin and Greek. Andy is short version of Anatoli. Anatoli is equivalent of Anatolius in Russian and Latin languages.

Pleasing and Conifer Old Greek Anatoli, meaning of Anatoli is "The Element Anatole Meaning Sunrise East and Sunrise". Andy is short version of Andre. Andre is form of Andreas in German, French and Portuguese languages.

Also Andre is Portuguese, French and English cognate of Andrew. Andre is also Norwegian equivalent of Andri. Predominant and Ever lasting Old Greek Andre, meaning of Andre is "The Brave and The Brave".

Andy is shortened form of Andres. Andres is variant form of imperishable and acclaimed Andrew. Andres is Swedish and Old Norse equivalent of Andræs. Meaning of Andres is The Brave, The Manly and Man came from Old Greek.

Andy is short version of Andreas. Andreas is abridged form of Names Beginning with Ανδρo-. Andreas is equivalent of Andrew in German, Scandinavian and Greek languages. Predominant and Venerable Old Greek Andreas, meaning of Andreas is "Brave and The Manly".

Andy is diminutive of Anton. Anton is German form of Antoine. Also Anton is Polish and Czech equivalent of Anthony. Anton is also form of Antonius in German and Russian languages.

Anton's meaning is Female Version of the German and Russian Form of Anthony, Spanish Form of Anthony and Beyond Praise has origin in Latin and Greek. Andy is form of Andrew in English language.

Andy is celebrated on November 30th.

How do I pronounce Andy?

Two syllabled Andy is most commonly pronounced as a-ndy. It can also be pronounced as an-dy or and-ee.

Variants of Andy

Andreas, Anddy, Anderson, Shandy, Anders, Andrew, Adnrew, Andra, Andrewjacob, Ander, Andar, Anthony, Andræs, Andrea

Names that rhyme with Andy

How popular is the name Andy?

Andy is a popular name in United States given to over 90394 babies in 226 years. At its zenith in 1881, 1919 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 193rd position.

Additionally, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names a staggering 139 times In France, Andy was once a common name since emerging in 1956 it has been given to over 11890 babies.

When at its peak in 1998,. However after 74 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but it is still going strong. Also, Andy was a common name in Belgium.

Over 940 babies have been named Andy since 1995. When at its peak in 1995,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years.

Andy is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 1997, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 484 on boy names chart when 55 babies were given the name Andy. Over 831 babies in England and Wales have been named Andy.

The moniker is an uncommon baby name in still in use in Ireland. There are over 123 babies that have been given the name Andy in Ireland.

But Andy is a popular baby name in Indonesia where every 1 in 6000 have the name as well as in, Philippines, Nigeria, Canada, Madagascar, Venezuela and Peru.

At least, 330000 people globally have carried Andy as their given name according to our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018369877411434
2017376875435532
20163261056524425
20153231066413135
20142841267727916
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Andy in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands21764641623
Finland16618150
Sweden56420658
Norway8715055
Denmark583050

What numbers say about Andy?

You have a quick mind. You want to be surrounded by great minds that talk about ideas, achievements and changing the world. You hate copying others. Even though you are a sensitive person, you hate being around people who don't have a problem with expressing their emotions. You have a strong attitude but in order to be happy, you have to be open to new things. You are scared of failure and getting hurt by the people you love.

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  •  Bianka - Used primarily in Polish and Hungarian rarefied, Bianka means "The White or Glossy" is originated from Latin and Old French is a baby girl name
  •  Mandie - Commonly used in English, Danish and Swedish long standing and preeminent, Mandie is of Latin origin, meaning of Mandie is "Abbreviation of Amanda or Lovable" is used for baby girls
  •  Laurette - Persistent and Widespread Laurette is used mostly in French and Norwegian aimed at baby girls has its origin in Spanish and Latin, Laurette means "Laurel Wreath or Laurel"
  •  Laurine - Meaning of Laurine is Stem End of the Bay Tree or Laurel has origin in Latin, a baby girl name is majorly used in French, Swedish and Finnish
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Sibling Names for Andy

Choosing a name for your little one can be exciting yet overwhelming. If you've decided on the name "Andy" for your baby, you might be wondering what other names could complement it well. Here's a list of sibling names that go perfectly with "Andy".

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Famous people named Andy

  • Andy Wachowski,
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  • Andy Savoy, Canadian politician and engineer
  • Andy Bausch, he studied painting and photography
  • Andy Anstett, former politician in Manitoba, Canada
  • Andy Adams, American writer of western fiction
  • Andy Kane, English television personality best
  • Andy Bell, English psychologist and author from Manchester
  • Andy the Clown, Andrew Rozdilsky Jr
  • Andy Payne, winner of the International Trans-Continental Footrace
  • Andy Wallace, professional racing car driver
  • Andy Houts, American actor
  • Andy Oakes, youth counsellor
  • Andy Hazell, former English rugby union player
  • Andy Secombe, Welsh actor, voice actor, and author
  • Andy Black, poker player from Belfast, Northern Ireland
  • Andy Prieboy, American musician, songwriter, and author
  • Andy Knowles, artist, director and musician
  • Andy Warren, English bassist
  • Andy Dehnart, American journalist and television critic
  • Andy Grace, commercial radio and television broadcaster and computer software developer
  • Andy Zax, American music historian and producer of music reissues by Talking Heads, Rod Stewart, Echo & the Bunnymen, Television, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Judee Sill, John Cale, Nico, The Neon Philharmonic, Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
  • Andy Blunden, Australian writer and Marxist philosopher based
  • Andy Bellatti, Las Vegas-based nutritionist
  • Andy de la Tour, English actor and screenwriter
  • Andy Caldecott, off-road motorcycle racer born in Keith
  • Andy Lennon, is most notably associated with his work
  • Andy Granatelli, American businessman
  • Andy Pick, former English cricketer
  • Andy D'Urso, former English football referee
  • Andy Hodgson, is primarily known as an auctioneer/presenter on the British television shopping channel 'bid tv'
  • Andy Duncan, American science fiction and fantasy writer whose work frequently deals with Southern U.S. themes
  • Andy Geiger, former athletic director at six different institutions
  • Andy Behrman, American writer of non-fiction as well as a mental health advocate and national speaker
  • Andy Collins, British television personality
  • Andy Hamilton, Jamaican-born British jazz saxophonist and composer
  • Andy Freed, radio announcer for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team
  • Andy Hargreaves, Thomas More Brennan Chair
  • Andy Quin, British composer and jazz pianist
  • Andy Smart, English comedian, actor
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  • Andy Gray, Scottish actor and comedy writer
  • Andy Stewart, was British Conservative Member of Parliament for Sherwood
  • Andy Pollin, American radio and TV personality
  • Andy Gray, Australian first-class cricketer
  • Andy May, television and radio broadcaster and Radio Academy award winner
  • Andy Chanley, American voice-over artist, actor
  • Andy Thomas, Australian-born American aerospace engineer and a NASA astronaut
  • Andy Clark, professor of philosophy and Chair in Logic and Metaphysics at the University of Edinburgh
  • Andy Hopper, and Corpus Christi College
  • Andy Warhol, leading figure
  • Andy Razaf, African-American poet
  • Andy Müller-Maguhn, member of the German hacker association Chaos Computer Club

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