Andy

♀ Girl

Pronounced AN-dee /ˈæn.di/High

Meaning: Pet form of Andrea/Andrew — from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, strong' — for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Tomboyish and timeless: Andy pets Andrea/Andrew — 'brave, strong' — for a daughter. Friendly, spunky, and cool.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningPet form of Andrea/Andrew — from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, strong' — for girls

U.S. rank (2025)#4462 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,307

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Andy is a pet form of Andrea/Andrew — from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, strong'. A friendly, spunky unisex name (Andy of The Devil Wears Prada), here for girls.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare, brave at the root, and spunky.

Did you know? Andrew (and Andrea) come from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave' — Andy is the spunky unisex nickname, worn here by girls in the tomboy tradition.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Andrea — root etymology

Variations

AndreaAndiAndie

Nicknames

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If you like Andy…

Andi— a fellow spelling

Andie— a companion -ie spelling

Andrea— the fuller name

Frankie— another tomboy nickname-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andy mean?

Andy pets Andrea/Andrew, from Greek 'manly, brave, strong'.

How do you pronounce Andy?

It's said AN-dee /ˈæn.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Andy a boy or girl name?

Andy is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Andy?

Andy is a rare name for girls in the U.S.