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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Manly, brave (pet form of Andrew and variants, occasionally of Andrea)
- Origin
- English (diminutive of Andrew and variants)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AN-dee
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
AN-deeIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Andy mean?
Manly, brave (pet form of Andrew and variants, occasionally of Andrea). (Source: Wiktionary)
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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