Andi

At a Glance: Name: Andi – Meaning: pet form of Andrew or Andrea; manly, brave – Origin: Greek (pet form of Andrew/Andrea, spelling variant of Andy) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: AN-dee

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Andi is a short, modern-feeling name used for any gender, and it works as a pet form of both Andrew and Andrea. It traces back to Greek, carrying the traditional meaning "manly, brave," and it's pronounced simply as AN-dee. If you're drawn to a trimmed-down, minimalist name rather than a longer formal one, Andi fits that bold, pared-back style.

Meaning & Origin of Andi

Meaning: Pet form of andrew or andrea; manly, brave.

Origin: Greek (pet form of Andrew/Andrea, spelling variant of Andy).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Andi

Phonetic: AN-dee   IPA: /ˈændi/

Popularity of Andi

Andi peaked at #724 in 2023 with 388 babies given the name, then eased slightly to #765 in 2024 with 367 — a small, steady presence in SSA records that stretch back to 1944.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1944–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Andi mean?

Pet form of andrew or andrea; manly, brave. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Andy)

How do you pronounce Andi?

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

Is Andi a popular name right now?

Andi is near its all-time peak (#724 in 2023), ranked #765 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1944–2024.)

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