André

Manly, brave (variant of Andre)

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André meaning & origin

André is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Manly, brave (variant of Andre)". Listed origin: Greek.

Pronunciation

ahn-DRAY

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for André. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

And

Middle Name Ideas

  • André James
  • André Alexander
  • André William
  • André Thomas

Famous Namesakes

  • André the Giant (wrestler and actor)
  • André Agassi (tennis champion)
  • André Previn (conductor)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About André

What does the name André mean?

André is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Manly, brave (variant of Andre)". Listed origin: Greek.

How do you pronounce André?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is ahn-DRAY. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name André?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for André. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for André?

Ideas to try include And. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with André?

Try André James, André Alexander, André William, André Thomas aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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