Andries

Andries is a form of Andreas that is common in the Netherlands and in the Low German region. Like its origin, this name also means 'the brave', 'the manly', or 'the masculine' and derives from the ancient Greek term andreios, which translates to 'manly, brave'. The short form of Andries is Dries.

What does the name Andries mean?

Andries is a Dutch and Low German variant of Andreas and carries the meanings 'the brave', 'the manly', or 'the masculine'. This name originates from the ancient Greek word andreios, which means 'manly, brave'. A common short form is Dries.

Where does the name Andries come from?

The name Andries has its roots in ancient Greek and means something like 'the brave' or 'the manly'. The ancient Greek word andreios consists of elements that mean 'manly, brave'. The name is widespread in various languages such as Belgian, Frisian, Dutch, and Low German.

How do you pronounce Andries?

Andries has a two-syllable and lively sound. The pronunciation 'An-dries' [ˈandʁiːs] emphasizes the long -ie sound, which gives the name brightness. The hissing -s at the end provides a clear crispness, making Andries appear fresh, characterful, and memorable.

When is the name day of Andries?

The name day of Andries is celebrated on November 30, the feast day of the Apostle Andreas.

Popularity

In Germany, Andries is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2013 at 1,939th. In the last ten years, the name has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,704th.

Nicknames & pet names

Adritis / Dries

Similar first names

Famous people

• Andries Beeckman (painter)
• Andries Bicker (mayor of Amsterdam)
• Andries Bonger (art collector)
• Andries Both (Dutch painter)
• Andries Brouwer (Dutch mathematician)
• Andries Coetzee (South African rugby player)
• Andries Dirk Copier (Dutch designer of utility objects)
• Andries Du Plessis (South African pole vaulter)
• Andries Ferreira (rugby player from South Africa)
• Andries Gerhardus Visser (South African poet)
• Andries Hugo Donald Mac Leod (Belgian mathematician)
• Andries Jonker (football manager from the Netherlands)
• Andries Kesselaar (Dutch comedian)
• Andries Kinsbergen (Belgian lawyer)
• Andries Mac Leod (Belgian mathematician)
• Andries Malan (South African badminton player)
• Andries Maseko (South African football player)
• Andries Mpondo (South African football player)
• Andries Nieman (boxer from South Africa)
• Andries Pretorius (rugby player from South Africa)