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At a Glance
- 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
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
AN-deeIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Andi mean?
Pet form of Andrew or Andrea; manly, brave. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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