| Meaning | manly, brave |
| Origin | Russian, Slavic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | An-drey |
About Andrey
Andrey brings international flair to a familiar foundation. This variant spelling transforms the conventional into something more exotic, hinting at European sophistication and cultural depth. The name carries artistic sensibilities—one imagines composers, architects, or philosophers bearing it through history. Andrey maintains the strength associated with its root while offering distinctiveness through its ending. The three syllables provide nice cadence, with stress falling naturally on the first. This name suits families with multicultural backgrounds or those appreciating global perspectives. Andrey integrates smoothly into English-speaking environments while retaining its distinctive character. It suggests someone intellectual and introspective, perhaps someone who thinks deeply before speaking. The name ages remarkably well, sounding neither too juvenile nor too mature at any life stage. Andrey offers minimal nickname options, which appeals to parents preferring their chosen name remain intact. It's sophisticated without being stuffy, interesting without being bizarre, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking balance between familiarity and uniqueness.
Nicknames for Andrey
| Andy |
| Drey |
| Rey |
| Drew |
Famous People Named Andrey
| Andrey Arshavin | Russian footballer |
| Andrey Tarkovsky | Soviet filmmaker |
| Andrey Rublev | Russian tennis player |
| Andrey Voronin | Ukrainian footballer |
| Andrey Kuznetsov | Russian tennis player |
| Andrey Shevchenko | Ukrainian footballer |
| Andrey Zvyagintsev | Russian filmmaker |
| Andrey Koreshkov | Russian mixed martial artist |
| Andrey Kurkov | Ukrainian author |
| Andrey Vlasov | Soviet Red Army general |
| Andrey Babitsky | Russian journalist |
| Andrey Kanchelskis | Ukrainian footballer |
| Andrey Smirnov | Russian actor |
| Andrey Bely | Russian writer |
| Andrey Golubev | Kazakhstani tennis player |
| Andrey Medvedev | Ukrainian tennis player |
| Andrey Larkov | Russian cross-country skier |
| Andrey Yarmolenko | Ukrainian footballer |
| Andrey Amador | Costa Rican cyclist |
| Andrey Malanin | Russian diplomat |
Characters Named Andrey
| Andrey Semyonovich | Character in Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel "The Brothers Karamazov" |
| Andrey Bolkonsky | Character in Leo Tolstoy's novel "War and Peace" |
| Andrey Filatov | Character in Anton Chekhov's play "Three Sisters" |
| Andrey Stanislavovich | Character in Alexander Pushkin's novel "Eugene Onegin" |
| Andrey Lupus | Character in the "Night Watch" series by Sergei Lukyanenko |
| Andrey Dashkov | Character in Richelle Mead's "Vampire Academy" series |
| Andrey Ivanovich | Character in Anton Chekhov's short story "The Lady with the Dog" |
| Andrey Balashov | Character in Ivan Turgenev's novel "Fathers and Sons" |
| Andrey Zhivago | Character in Boris Pasternak's novel "Doctor Zhivago" |
| Andrey Gregorovich | Character in Agatha Christie's novel "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" |
| Andrey Borodin | Character in Ken Follett's novel "Edge of Eternity" |
| Andrey Kipiani | Character in Ilf and Petrov's novel "The Twelve Chairs" |
| Andrey Bilzho | Character in Mikhail Bulgakov's play "Heart of a Dog" |
| Andrey Verkhovensky | Character in Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel "Demons" |
| Andrey Sokolov | Character in Ayn Rand's novel "We the Living" |
| Andrey Cavalcanti | Character in Alexandre Dumas' novel "The Count of Monte Cristo" |
| Andrey Belikov | Character in Nalini Singh's "Guild Hunter" series |
| Andrey Yezhov | Character in George Orwell's novel "Animal Farm" |
| Andrey Pervin | Character in Ivan Goncharov's novel "Oblomov" |
| Andrey Chikatilo | Inspired the character in Dan Simmons' novel "Carrion Comfort" |