Andi
Fact sheet
- Name
- Andi
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Andi is primarily a male short form of the name Andreas and is occasionally used as a female pet form of Andrea. The name can literally be translated as 'the brave', 'the manly', or 'the manly one'.
What does the name Andi mean?
The first name Andi is mainly a male short form of Andreas, while it is less commonly used as a female pet form of Andrea. Translated, the name means 'the brave', 'the manly', and 'the manly one'. The origins of the name lie in Ancient Greek and derive from the terms andreios (ἀνδρεῖος), meaning 'manly' or 'brave', and anēr (ἀνήρ), meaning 'the man'. The name gained recognition through the holy apostle Andreas, the brother of Peter. Other common short forms include Andie and Andy.
How do you pronounce Andi?
The pronunciation of Andi is friendly and two syllables. It is pronounced as 'An-di' [ˈandi] and begins with an open 'a', creating a direct aura. The second syllable sounds clear and bright, and due to its brevity, the name appears uncomplicated, modern, and inviting.
When is the name day of Andi?
The name day for Andi is celebrated on November 30.
Popularity
In Germany, Andi is among the very popular first names. Currently, it ranks 1,881st on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2008, when it reached 696th place. In the last ten years, Andi has been chosen as a first name about 240 times, placing it 1,394th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at 1,447th place.
Nicknames & pet names
Andal / Andi / Andika / Ände
Similar first names
Famous people
- Andi Almqvist (musician from Sweden)
- Andi Baiz Ochoa (film director)
- Andi Bajc (Slovenian cyclist)
- Andi Bakiasi (Albanian footballer)
- Andi Deris (German metal musician)
- Andi Eigenmann (actress)
- Andi Eystad (actress)
- Andi Gladwin (British magician)
- Andi Haberl (German jazz drummer)
- Andi Hartono (Swedish badminton player)
- Andi Hasa (Albanian football player)
- Andi Jones (British long-distance runner)
- Andi Knoll (Austrian television presenter)
- Andi Kravljaca (singer from Sweden)
- Andi Krösing (actor and voice actor)
- Andi Langenhan (German luger and vice champion)
- Andi Lila (Albanian football player)
- Andi Manzano (YouTuber)
- Andi Mengler (German singer)
- Andi Muhammad Guntur (Indonesian footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Andi
What is the origin of the name Andi?
The name Andi has Greek roots and is both a short form of Andreas and a pet form of Andrea. Its origins lie in the Ancient Greek terms 'andreios' (manly, brave) and 'anēr' (the man).
What does the name Andi mean?
Andi translates to 'the brave', 'the manly', or 'the manly one'.
How popular is the name Andi?
The name Andi is common in various countries, including Germany, Denmark, Norway, English-speaking countries, and Spain, and enjoys stable popularity.