Andrey

The first name Andrey is the English spelling of the Bulgarian, Russian, and Belarusian form of Andreas. Its meaning includes 'the manly', 'the brave', and 'the masculine'.

What does the name Andrey mean?

Andrey is an English variant of the name Andreas, which is common in Bulgaria, Russia, and Belarus. The meaning of the name includes terms like 'the manly', 'the brave', and 'the masculine'. The origins of the name can be traced back to Ancient Greek, derived from the words andreios (ἀνδρεῖος) for 'brave' and 'manly' as well as anēr (ἀνήρ) for 'the man'. Other variations include Andi, Andie, Andy, Andra, Andre, Andree, Andrees, Andres, Andrej (Russian), Andrei (Russian), Andrejs (Latvian), Andrzej (Polish), Andreju, and Andriejus (Lithuanian).

Where does the name Andrey come from?

The first name Andrey has its roots in Ancient Greek and means among other things 'the masculine' or 'the manly'. The Ancient Greek term andreios stands for 'brave' and 'manly', while anēr means 'the man'. The languages in which this name occurs are Bulgarian, English, Russian, and Belarusian.

How do you pronounce Andrey?

Andrey is pronounced in two syllables and has a clear structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'An-drej' [anˈdʁeɪ̯]. The name begins with an open A sound that radiates presence. The second syllable with a diphthong gives the sound a dynamic note. The rolled or guttural 'r' adds a certain depth. Overall, Andrey thus appears striking, international, powerful, modern, and self-assured.

When is the name day of Andrey?

The name day of Andrey is celebrated on November 30.

Popularity

Andrey is among the more common first names in Germany, currently ranking 1,506th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best ranking was in 2012 when it reached 816th place. In the last ten years, Andrey has been given as a first name about 190 times, placing it at 1,650th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,556th.

Nicknames & pet names

Andy

Similar first names

Famous people

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