Boy
Greek
2 syllables
Andy
AN-dee
/ˈæn.di/
"Manly and brave" — a friendly, approachable classic that never goes out of style
Andy is a diminutive of Andrew, itself from the Greek Andreas meaning manly or brave. Though traditionally a nickname, Andy has long been used as an independent given name, especially in the United States. It carries a warm, unpretentious charm made iconic by figures like Andy Warhol and the beloved Andy Griffith Show.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesAn · dy
GenderBoy
OriginGreek
Root WordAndreas (andreios)
MeaningManly, brave, warrior
PopularityPopular
Peak Year1962
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayNovember 30
Nicknames
AndsA
About the Name Andy
Andy means manly or brave, as a short form of Andrew which comes from the Greek andreios.
Andy originated as a nickname for Andrew but has been used as a standalone given name for over a century.
Andy was hugely popular mid-20th century in the US and UK and remains a friendly, recognizable name today.
Andy James, Andy Lee, and Andy Thomas are all natural and easygoing combinations.
Andys are perceived as warm, approachable, and creative — easygoing people who make friends wherever they go.
The standard spelling is Andy. The variant Andi is sometimes used for girls or as an alternative unisex spelling.
Personality of Andy
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Andy
Creativity
78%
Elegance
55%
Independence
74%
Intelligence
72%
Strength
70%
Warmth
92%
Famous People Named Andy
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Andy Warhol
American pop artist and cultural icon of the 20th century
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Andy Griffith
American actor and comedian, star of The Andy Griffith Show
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Andy Murray
British tennis player and three-time Grand Slam champion
Middle Names for Andy
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Andy
Andy James
Andy Lee
Andy Ray
Andy Thomas
Andy Scott
Andy Michael
Andy Wayne
Andy Dale
Andy Blake
Andy Cole
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History of Andy
1200
Andrew and its diminutives become common across English-speaking Britain
1960
Andy Griffith Show premieres, making Andy one of America's most beloved names
1968
Andy Warhol shot and survived, cementing his cultural legend
2000
Andy shifts from standalone name to nickname as Andrew gains favor
Numerology & Symbolism of Andy
8
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Gemini
5
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Yellow
💎
Lucky Stone
Amber
🌸
Lucky Flower
Sunflower
Andy Around the World
How Andy is written in different languages and scripts
آندي
Arabic
アンディ
Japanese
Энди
Russian
앤디
Korean
安迪
Chinese
Άντι
Greek
एंडी
Hindi
אנדי
Hebrew
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