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Andrea

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Pronounced AN-dree-uh /ˈæn.dri.ə/High

Meaning: Strong, manly, brave — feminine form of Andrew/Andreas, from Greek <em>andreia</em> (courage, manliness) or <em>anēr</em>/<em>andros</em> (man)High

In 30 seconds: The feminine form of Andrew, Andrea means 'brave and strong' from the Greek root for 'man.' Classic across Europe and the Americas, it has been a steadily popular girls' name in the U.S. for decades.
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Origin HighGreek, Italian
MeaningStrong, manly, brave — feminine form of Andrew/Andreas, from Greek <em>andreia</em> (courage, manliness) or <em>anēr</em>/<em>andros</em> (man)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 431,157

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198118812017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Andrea is the feminine form (in the English-speaking world) of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, derived from anēr/andros meaning 'man' or 'manly.' In Greek and Italian tradition Andrea is a masculine name. In English-speaking countries and Latin America it has been used as a feminine name since at least the 16th century.

Andrea has been popular in the United States as a girls' name throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, entering the top 100 in the 1950s and remaining there for decades. Its clean three-syllable structure and elegant sound give it broad appeal. It is particularly popular in Hispanic communities in the United States.

Did you know? In Italian, Andrea is actually a boys' name — Andrea Bocelli, Andrea Pirlo, and Andrea Pirlo are all men. The feminization happened primarily in the English-speaking world and Spanish-speaking Americas, making Andrea one of the rare names that flipped gender depending on geography.

Variations

AndreiaAndria

Nicknames

AndiAndieDrea

Famous Bearers

  • ★Andrea Bocelli (b. 1958)
    Italian operatic tenor and one of the world's best-selling recording artists (note: Andrea is a masculine name in Italian).

If you like Andrea…

Valeria— three-syllable Latin classic with the same strong, elegant feminine appeal
Diana— Latin goddess name with the same classic feminine strength

Frequently Asked

What does the name Andrea mean?

Andrea means 'strong,' 'manly,' or 'brave,' from Greek <em>andros</em> (man) — the feminine form of Andrew in English-speaking and Spanish-speaking cultures.

How do you pronounce Andrea?

In English, Andrea is pronounced AN-dree-uh /ˈæn.dri.ə/ — three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Andrea a boy or girl name?

Andrea is a girls' name in the U.S. and Latin America, but a boys' name in Italy, where Andrea Bocelli and other famous men bear it.

How popular is Andrea?

Andrea has been in the U.S. top 100 girls' names since the 1950s and remains a popular choice across cultures.