The boy's name Andrew \a-nd-rew, an-drew\ is pronounced AN-droo. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "man, warrior". English form of the Greek name Andreas. Biblical: the first chosen of the 12 apostles. Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and Russia. The "Saint Andrew's Cross", representing Scotland, appears on the flag of the United Kingdom. Andras is a Welsh form; Andy is the pet form. See also Andino, Jedrek, and Kendrew. American Presidents Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson; industrialist Andrew Carnegie; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; actors Andy Devine, Andy Griffith, Andy Garcia; artists Andrew Wyeth, and Andy Warhol; baseball player Andruw Jones.

ORIGIN
Greek

MEANING
Manly

The first apostle chosen by Christ. The name has seen much popularity in Scotland and a renewed interest in Great Britain since the birth of Prince Andrew in 1960. Historical namesakes in the U.S. include two presidents and industrialist Andrew Carnegie.

VARIATIONS
Andrea

ALTERNATIVES
Andrue

NICKNAMES
Drew Andy

FAMOUS Andrews
Andy Garcia (actor) Andy Warhol (artist) Andrew Wyeth (artist) Andrew Keegan (actor) Andrew Lawrence (actor)

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