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Andrea

Gender-neutral · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Manly, brave, courageous
Pronunciation
an-DRAY-uh
Origin
Greek

Italian form of Andrew, from Greek 'Andreas', from 'aner' (man).

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicVintageStrong and bold

Languages in use: Greek, Italian

Commonly used in: United States, Italy, United Kingdom

Also recorded as Girl and Boy.

Alternate spellings

  • AndriaItalian

    Regional Italian form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Saint Andrew

    Apostle of Jesus and brother of Saint Peter, patron saint of Scotland and Russia.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Italian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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