Andri
Fact sheet
- Name
- Andri
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Andri is an Albanian and Georgian variant of Andreas. Its meaning is 'the manly' or 'the masculine', which can also be interpreted as 'the brave'.
What does the name Andri mean?
Andri is an Albanian and Georgian form of the name Andreas. It carries the meanings 'the manly', 'the masculine', and can also be interpreted as 'the brave'. This name has its roots in Ancient Greek, derived from the Greek adjective andreios (ἀνδρεῖος), meaning 'manly' and 'brave', as well as from the noun anēr (ἀνήρ), which means 'the man'. Additionally, Andri is considered a short form of the Romansh name Andrin, which descends from Heinrich and means 'the master of the house'. Here, the origins can be found in the Old High German components heima for 'the home', 'the homeland', or 'the dwelling' and rihhi for 'rich', 'powerful', or 'the ruler'. In colloquial Old Norse, the name is interpreted as 'snowshoe'. Other variants include Andry, Andrianos, and Andrian.
How do you pronounce Andri?
The pronunciation of Andri is clear and rhythmic, with two syllables. The name is pronounced as 'An-dri' [ˈandri], with the open beginning connected to a compact second syllable that gains tension from a rolled or lightly pronounced 'r'. The bright 'i' at the end gives the name lightness and freshness. Thus, Andri appears dynamic while also being down-to-earth - the structure is simple, yet it radiates conciseness and liveliness.
When is the name day of Andri?
The name day of Andri is celebrated on November 30.
Popularity
In Germany, Andri is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 1930, at position 208. In the last ten years, Andri has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,323rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,162nd.
Nicknames & pet names
Ansgi / Dri / Mandrindli / Ändi
Famous people
- Andri (main character in Max Frisch: Andorra)
- Andri Aganits (Estonian volleyball player)
- Andri Beyeler (playwright from Switzerland)
- Andri Helgason (Icelandic ice hockey player)
- Andri Ibo (Indonesian football player)
- Andri Kirsima (architect from Estonia)
- Andri Marteinsson (Icelandic football player)
- Andri Mikaelsson (American ice hockey player)
- Andri Peer (Swiss writer)
- Andri Sigthorsson (footballer from Iceland)
- Andri Snaer Magnason (Icelandic writer)
- Andri Stoffel (Swiss ice hockey player)
- Gudmundur Andri Thorsson (Icelandic writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Andri
What is the origin of the name Andri?
The origin of Andri is both Ancient Greek and Old High German. The name means 'the manly', derived from the Greek terms 'andreios' for 'brave' and 'anēr' for 'the man'. Additionally, Andri is considered a short form of the Romansh name Andrin, which descends from Heinrich.
What does the name Andri mean?
Andri means 'the manly' or 'the brave'. These meanings stem from Ancient Greek. The name is also associated with the meaning 'the master of the house' when considering its Old High German roots.
How popular is the name Andri?
Andri enjoys great popularity in various countries and language groups, especially in Albania, Georgia, and the Romansh region. The variety of spellings and variants contributes to the international recognition of the name.