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Andrea
Meaning: brave, manly (from andreios) · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
From Greek andreios, 'manly, brave'. In Italy it is a boys' name; in English and most other languages it is feminine.
Nicknames
Andie, Drea
Variants & related names
Andra, Andreia, Andrée
Andrea name art
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FAQ
What does the name Andrea mean?
Andrea means “brave, manly (from andreios)”. It comes from Greek.
Is Andrea a popular name?
Yes — Andrea has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Andrea?
Andie, Drea.
What are other forms of Andrea?
Andra, Andreia, Andrée.
Similar names
Melody · Alexandra · Ariana · Daphne · Harmony · Katherine
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.