π About Andrew
Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas, derived from anΔr meaning 'man' β connoting strength and courage. Saint Andrew the Apostle, brother of Peter, is patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece, and his X-shaped cross is one of Christianity's most recognisable symbols. The name spread across Europe through Christian missionary routes and proved a consistent chart-topper: it ranked in the US top 10 almost continuously from the mid-1980s to the mid-2000s, and in Australia peaked at #4 in 1970 before a gradual decline. Its endurance comes from a rare balance β classical without being archaic, strong without sounding harsh.
π Details
- OriginGreek
- Genderβ Male
- MeaningManly, brave
- Name DayNovember 30
π Variants & Related Names
β Famous People
- Andrew Carnegie β Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist, one of the wealthiest figures of the 19th century
- Andrew Lincoln β British actor best known for his role as Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead
- Prince Andrew, Duke of York β British royal, second son of Queen Elizabeth II
- Andrew Jackson β 7th President of the United States (1829β1837), military hero of the Battle of New Orleans
- Andrew Garfield β British-American actor, Academy Award nominee known for The Social Network and playing Spider-Man