Andrew - Names
Meaning of the name Andrew
Gender:
Male
Meaning:
“manly” (in Greek)
Etymology:
It is an English variant of a Greek given name Andreas (originally spelled Ανδρέας), which was derived from an Ancient Greek word Aner (spelled ανηρ, meaning “man”). St. Andrew is the patron saint of fishermen, textile workers, singers, miners, pregnant women, butchers, farm workers. His feast day is celebrated on 30th November.
Variants in different languages:
German: Andreas
French, Portuguese: André
Italian: Andrea
Spanish: Andrés
Finish: Antero
Polish: Andrzej
Fun facts:
In the Bible Andrew was the first of the Twelve Disciples.
Name days:
Czech Republic
26th September: Andrea
Finland
30th November: Antero
Hungary
18th April: Andrea
Poland
1st November, 10th November, 30th November, 4th February, 16th May: Andrzej
UK
30th November: Andrew
USA
30th November: Andrew
Famous people:
Andrew Clay (born 1957), American comedian
Andrew Cole (born 1971), English footballer
Andrew Lawrence (born 1988), American actor
Andrew Lloyd Webber (born 1948), English composer
Andrew Scott (born 1976), Irish actor
Andrew Shue (born 1967), American actor
Andrew Wyeth (1917 - 2009), American painter
Andy Warhol (1928 - 1987), American Pulp artist
Paul Richter (born 1966), American actor and comedian
Additional information:
According to numerology a person who bears this name is diplomatic, synergistic, nice, well balanced. In astrology the name’s supportive numbers are 2, 7, 9, and its alternate stone is diamond.
Popularity of the name:
England: 183rd in 2014
Ireland: 61st in 2014
Scotland: 43rd in 2015
USA: 30th in 2015