Andy, also spelled Andi, Andie or Andee, is predominantly a diminutive version of the male given name Andrew, and variants of it such as Andreas and Andrei. The form of the variation is based on the Scottish "-ie" diminutive ending. Andrew is derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manlike" or "brave". Andy is also occasionally used as a diminutive for the female given name Andrea.
Gender | Unisex |
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Language(s) | English |
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Language(s) | English |
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Related names | Aniket, Ander, Andrey, Andis, Andrea, Andres, Anders, Anderson, Andreas |
As a masculine name, it can also be a variant of Anthony (especially Andon, Andoni, Andonis, Andonios, Andoniaina & Andony).[1] Andy can also be a feminine given name as an alternate form of Andrea.[2] The Indian names Anand and Anindya are also sometimes shortened to Andy.