ANDREW  

Gender: M
Origin: Greek
Meaning: "strong and manly"

Popularity in 2008: #12

Andrew is among the most appealing classic boys' names, with more character and charm than James or John, and a choice of nicknames: Andy makes it friendlier, Drew adds to its sophistication.

Variations:
Drew, Andy, Andy, Drew

Andrew is being discussed in our message boards:

• new game buuild a family together
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia
• little Lilia begs for brother's name, please:)!
• Due in 1 week and fearing we've selected the wrong name.
• narrowing my list...need help

Read Nameberry blog posts about Andrew:

• IRISH NAMES NOW: What's doing in Dublin?
• VAMPIRE BABY NAMES
• VINTAGE NAMES: 100-Year-Old Names That Sound New Again
• DAD NAMES: NOTEWORTHY NAMES OF SOME FAMOUS FATHERS
• NAMEBERRY MOTHER'S DAY CONTEST WINNERS!