Andre

The first name Andre is an Upper German form and also appears in the variant André as a French short form of Andreas. The literal meaning of the name is 'the brave', 'the manly', and 'the valiant'. It generally embodies qualities such as strength, competence, and reliability.

What does the name Andre mean?

Andre is a masculine first name that can be found in both the Upper German form and the French spelling André. It is derived from the name Andreas and literally means 'the brave', 'the manly', and 'the valiant'. These meanings are associated with qualities of strength, competence, and reliability. The name has its origins in the Ancient Greek language, derived from the elements andreios (ἀνδρεῖος) for 'manly' and 'brave' as well as anēr (ἀνήρ) for 'the man'. The French variant André was adopted from France in the 20th century and integrated into German. In the form Andrè, the name represents a Ladin (Upper Italian) variant of Andreas. Additionally, the name can also be found as a surname. Other variants include Andi, Andie, Andy, Andra, Andree, Andrees, Andres, Andrej, Andrejs, and Andreju.

Where does the name Andre come from?

The first name Andre has its roots in Ancient Greek and means among other things 'the valiant' or 'the manly'. The Ancient Greek word formation includes andreios = manly, brave (Ancient Greek) as well as anēr = the man (Ancient Greek). It is used in various languages, including German, English, French, Dutch, Ladin, Upper German, and Portuguese.

How do you pronounce Andre?

The pronunciation of Andre is melodic and consists of two to three syllables. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'An-dre' [anˈdʁeː], with the emphasis on the second syllable with a long 'e'. The central consonant combination gives the name structure. Andre has an international and stylish sound – modern, clear, and present.

When is the name day of Andre?

The name day for Andre is celebrated on November 30.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Andre for boys ranged from 1923 to 1959 mostly between ranks 60 and 100, thus regularly appearing but not among the most common names. From the 1960s onwards, the name gained increasing popularity, reaching the top 20 several times in the 1970s, even hitting the top 16 in 1973 and 1976. This period marks a significant initial rise in popularity.

Nicknames & pet names

Adi / Amdrea / An / And / Ande / Anders / Anderson / Andi / Andji / Ando / Andrechen / Andrew / Androschka / Andrusch / Andrésh / Andy / Anille / Ansch / Any / Dresh

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Famous people

• Andre Agassi (former world-class tennis player)
• Andre Barsacq (film director from France)
• Andre Bauchant (French painter)
• Andre Bimi Ombale (American drummer)
• André Brasseur (Belgian musician)
• Andre Brink (South African writer)
• Andre Brochant de Villiers (geologist from France)
• Andre Caio (Portuguese footballer)
• André Chapelon (1892-1978 French engineer and railway pioneer)
• Andre Cheuva (footballer from France)
• Andre Chevillon (writer from France)
• Andre Couteaux (writer from France)
• André de Montbard (a Grand Master of the Knights Templar)
• André Dietz (German actor)
• Andre Dippel (cyclist from Germany)
• Andre Falcon (French actor)
• Andre Fau (American painter)
• Andre Felibien (architect from France)
• Andre Friedrichs (German footballer)
• Andre Gedalge (composer from France)