andy

IPA/ˈandi/
KK[ˈændi]IPA/ˈændiː/

andy — noun

1. a name given to a boy at birth, often used as a shorter or more familiar form of

1.noun
Definition

a name given to a boy at birth, often used as a shorter or more familiar form of Andrew

Example

Andy is the name of the boy who lives next door to us.

My cousin Andy just started his first job at the hospital.

Usage Note

In English-speaking countries, Andy functions as both a standalone given name and a nickname for Andrew, appearing across all age groups and social contexts.

Word family

  • Andrew
    noun
  • Andrea
    noun

Etymology

GreekEnglish

Andy began as a pet form of Andrew, which comes from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'warrior'. By the 1800s, Andy was widely used in English as a given name in its own right, not just a nickname for Andrew.