Andrew

Meaning manly, brave
Origin English, Greek, Scottish
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Andrew
Popularity Popular
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification An-drew

About Andrew

A classic selection that has maintained its appeal across centuries and continents, Andrew represents enduring style without pretension. The name offers a comfortable familiarity that never feels outdated or overly trendy. Parents who choose Andrew often value tradition, reliability, and names with proven staying power. It works seamlessly in professional environments while remaining approachable and friendly in casual settings. Andrew provides excellent nickname versatility, easily shortened to Andy or Drew based on personal preference or life stage. The name's widespread recognition means it rarely requires spelling or pronunciation clarification, a practical consideration in our increasingly global society. Andrew suits individuals across all personality types, from the scholarly and introspective to the athletic and outgoing. It's a name that doesn't pigeonhole a child into any particular identity, instead providing a solid foundation upon which they can build their unique character and achievements throughout life.

Variations of Name Andrew

Andrei
Andreas
André
Anders
Andrzej

Nicknames for Andrew

Andy
Drew
Andie
Dru
Drewbie
Andrew

Famous People Named Andrew

Andrew CarnegieScottish-American industrialist and philanthropist
Andrew Lloyd WebberBritish composer and musical theater impresario
Andrew GarfieldBritish-American actor
Andrew LincolnBritish actor, known for his role in "The Walking Dead"
Andrew JohnsonAmerican sprinter and Olympic gold medalist
Andrew StraussFormer English cricketer and captain
Andrew LuckAmerican football quarterback
Andrew Carnegie MellonAmerican businessman and philanthropist

Characters Named Andrew

Andrew BeckettFrom the movie "Philadelphia"
Andrew ShepherdFrom the movie "The American President"
Andrew PaxtonFrom the movie "The Proposal"
Andrew WellsFrom the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"
Andrew "Andy" SachsFrom the movie "The Devil Wears Prada"
Andrew ClarkFrom the movie "The Breakfast Club"
Andrew "Andy" DufresneFrom the movie "The Shawshank Redemption"
Andrew "Ender" WigginFrom the book "Ender's Game"
Andrew "Andy" BernardFrom the TV series "The Office"
Andrew "Andy" StitzerFrom the movie "The 40-Year-Old Virgin"

Other Popular Names Beginning with A

Augustus
Abel
Arlo
Atlas
Ayaan
Arian
Ali
Austin
Alex
Aron