Andy

At a Glance: Name: Andy – Meaning: manly, brave (pet form of Andrew and variants, occasionally of Andrea) – Origin: English (diminutive of Andrew and variants) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AN-dee

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Andy is a short, friendly form of Andrew, and occasionally of Andrea, carrying the meaning 'manly, brave.' It's pronounced AN-dee, and it's been given to babies in the U.S. every year from 1880 through 2024. It has the easy, familiar feel of a nickname you'd actually call someone, rather than a formal given name.

Meaning & Origin of Andy

Meaning: Manly, brave (pet form of andrew and variants, occasionally of andrea).

Origin: English (diminutive of Andrew and variants).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Andy

Phonetic: AN-dee   IPA: /ˈændi/

Popularity of Andy

Andy reached its highest popularity in 1881, ranking #193 with 58 babies given the name that year. In 2024, it ranked #488, with 628 babies named Andy — more babies than at its 1881 peak, even though the rank itself is lower.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Andy mean?

Manly, brave (pet form of andrew and variants, occasionally of andrea). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Andy)

How do you pronounce Andy?

Andy is pronounced AN-dee (IPA: /ˈændi/).

Is Andy a popular name right now?

Andy peaked at #193 in 1881 and is ranked #488 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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