Origin:Latin
Popularity:730
Meaning:man or warrior
Andy used to be a nickname for boys named Andrew, and Andi was the girls' nickname for Andrea. But today Andy works for both sexes as a given name. Andy, derived from the Greek name Andreas, has been in use for several centuries. It’s easy to pronounce with a friendly demeanor. If Andy seems too masculine for parents of girls, go with the unmistakable feminine spelling, Andi.
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Famous Andys

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  • Andy Gibb
    Singer
  • Andy Grammer
    Singer
  • Andy Griffith
    Actor/Comedian
  • Andy Milonakis
    TV Actor
  • Andy Murray
    Tennis Player
  • Andy Roddick
    Tennis Player
  • Andy Samberg
    Actor/Comedian
  • Andy Warhol
    Painter

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