Andy

Meaning manly, brave
Origin Greek
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Andy
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification An-dy

About Andy

Friendly, approachable, and timelessly casual, Andy embodies the spirit of the boy-next-door with genuine charm. This name has weathered decades of trends while maintaining its appeal because it simply works. Andy feels immediately familiar and comfortable, the kind of name that puts people at ease from the first introduction. It's equally at home on the playground, in the classroom, and in professional settings, adapting effortlessly to every stage of life. Parents who choose Andy often value authenticity and straightforwardness over flash and pretension. The name suggests someone reliable, good-natured, and easy to be around. Andy has that wonderful quality of being both complete on its own and potentially a nickname, offering flexibility as the child grows. It pairs well with virtually any middle or last name, making it wonderfully versatile. The two-syllable rhythm is pleasing without being complicated. For families wanting a name that feels like home, that carries warmth without formality, Andy remains a solid, endearing choice that never goes out of style.

Variations of Name Andy

Andi
Andrei
Andrey
Andres
Anders
Anderson

Nicknames for Andy

Drew
A
Andy

Famous People Named Andy

Andy WarholAmerican artist
Andy MurrayBritish tennis player
Andy SambergAmerican actor and comedian
Andy GriffithAmerican actor
Andy SerkisBritish actor
Andy GarciaAmerican actor
Andy RichterAmerican comedian
Andy ReidAmerican football coach
Andy GibbEnglish singer-songwriter
Andy WilliamsAmerican singer
Andy PettitteAmerican baseball player
Andy RoddickAmerican tennis player
Andy DaltonAmerican football quarterback
Andy SummersBritish musician
Andy MilonakisAmerican actor and rapper
Andy HallettAmerican actor
Andy BellEnglish musician
Andy LauHong Kong actor
Andy IronsAmerican professional surfer

Characters Named Andy

Andy DufresneThe Shawshank Redemption
Andy TaylorThe Andy Griffith Show
Andy BernardThe Office
Andy DavisToy Story
Andy ClarkParks and Recreation
Andy StitzerThe 40-Year-Old Virgin
Andy BotwinWeeds
Andy StruckerThe Gifted
Andy BellefleurTrue Blood
Andy GoodeTerminator - The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Andy CarmichaelJumanji
Andy HargroveBrooklyn Nine-Nine
Andy BeaumontThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Andy TravisWKRP in Cincinnati
Andy SachsThe Devil Wears Prada
Andy WashburnTaxi
Andy BrennanNeighbors
Andy BarclayChild's Play

Other Popular Names Beginning with A

Ares
Atlas
Ariel
Aarav
Alex
Asher
Ambrose
Aron
Ahmad
Amari