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'''Andrew''' is the English form of a [[given name]] and [[surname]] common in many countries. ‘Andrew’ is a common name in [[List of countries where English is an official language|English-speaking countries]]. In the 1990s it was among the top ten most popular names for boys in those countries.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.babycenter.com/babyname/names90.html|title = BabyCenter 1990s - Most Popular Names}}</ref> In [[Italian language|Italian]], the equivalent to "Andrew" is "[[Andrea]]", though "Andrea" is feminine in most other languages. Andrew is frequently shortened to "Andy" or "Drew".
'''Andrew Spears''' is a boss the English form of a [[given name]] and [[surname]] common in many countries. ‘Andrew’ is a common name in [[List of countries where English is an official language|English-speaking countries]]. In the 1990s it was among the top ten most popular names for boys in those countries.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.babycenter.com/babyname/names90.html|title = BabyCenter 1990s - Most Popular Names}}</ref> In [[Italian language|Italian]], the equivalent to "Andrew" is "[[Andrea]]", though "Andrea" is feminine in most other languages. Andrew is frequently shortened to "Andy" or "Drew".


The word is derived from the {{lang-el|Ανδρέας}}, ''[[Andreas]]'',<ref name="urlOnline Etymology Dictionary">{{cite web |url=http://etymonline.com/index.php?term=Andrew |title=Online Etymology Dictionary |format= |work= |accessdate=2011-12-02}}</ref> itself related to {{lang-grc|ἀνήρ/ἀνδρός}} ''aner/andros'', "man" (as opposed to "woman"), thus meaning "manly" and, as consequence, "strong", "courageous", and "warrior". In the [[Authorized King James Version|King James Bible]], the Greek "Ἀνδρέας" is translated as Andrew.<ref name="urlBible Concordance: Andrew">{{cite web |url=http://concordances.org/a/andrew.htm |title=Bible Concordance: Andrew |work= |accessdate=2011-12-02}}</ref>
The word is derived from the {{lang-el|Ανδρέας}}, ''[[Andreas]]'',<ref name="urlOnline Etymology Dictionary">{{cite web |url=http://etymonline.com/index.php?term=Andrew |title=Online Etymology Dictionary |format= |work= |accessdate=2011-12-02}}</ref> itself related to {{lang-grc|ἀνήρ/ἀνδρός}} ''aner/andros'', "man" (as opposed to "woman"), thus meaning "manly" and, as consequence, "strong", "courageous", and "warrior". In the [[Authorized King James Version|King James Bible]], the Greek "Ἀνδρέας" is translated as Andrew.<ref name="urlBible Concordance: Andrew">{{cite web |url=http://concordances.org/a/andrew.htm |title=Bible Concordance: Andrew |work= |accessdate=2011-12-02}}</ref>

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For other uses, see Andrew (disambiguation).
Andrew
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameGreek
Meaningmanly and strong [1][2]
Region of originWorldwide
Other names
See alsoAndy, Andre, Andrei, Andrejs, Andrzej Andrea, Andreas, Andrey, Andrzej, Andrej, Andrés, Drew

Andrew Spears is a boss the English form of a given name and surname common in many countries. ‘Andrew’ is a common name in English-speaking countries. In the 1990s it was among the top ten most popular names for boys in those countries.[3] In Italian, the equivalent to "Andrew" is "Andrea", though "Andrea" is feminine in most other languages. Andrew is frequently shortened to "Andy" or "Drew".

The word is derived from the Template:Lang-el, Andreas,[4] itself related to Template:Lang-grc aner/andros, "man" (as opposed to "woman"), thus meaning "manly" and, as consequence, "strong", "courageous", and "warrior". In the King James Bible, the Greek "Ἀνδρέας" is translated as Andrew.[5]

Popularity

Australia

In 1990, the name Andrew was the seventh most popular name in Australia.[6] In 1980, it was the 19th most common name,[7] while in 1970, it was the 31st most common name.[8] Andrew was the second most popular boys name in the Northern Territory in 1980.[9] In Victoria, Andrew was the third most popular name for a boy in the 1970s.[10]

Canada

Andrew was the 20th most popular name chosen for male infants in 2005.[11] Andrew was the 16th most popular name for infants in British Columbia in 2004,[12] the 17th most popular name in 2003,[13] and the 19th most popular name in 2002.[14] In 2001, it was the 18th most common name.[15] From 1999 - 2003, Andrew was the sixth most often chosen name for a boy.[16]

Europe

In the United Kingdom in 1974, Andrew was the fourth most common boy's name among infants, and it was third in 1964.[17]

In Norway, with the spelling 'Andreas', the name has been the second most common boy's name of the 1990s.[18]

Year England & Wales Ireland Northern Ireland Scotland Norway
2006 97th[19] * * * 4th[20]
2005 86th[21] 39th[22] * 16th[23] 8th
2004 80th[24] 32nd[25] * 16th[26] 4th
2003 74th[27] 36th[28] * 17th[29] 4th
2002 63rd[30] 41st[31] * 17th[32] 5th
2001 56th[33] 37th[34] * 7th[35] 4th
2000 53rd[36] 31st[37] * 6th[38] 7th
1999 46th[39] 28th[40] * 7th[41] 4th
1998 40th[42] 23rd[43] * 8th[44] 5th
1997 * * * * 1st
1996 * * * * 3rd
1995 * * 6th[45] * 2nd

United States

The eleventh most common baby name in 2006,[46] Andrew was among the ten most popular names for male infants in 2005.[47] Andrew was the sixth most popular choice for a male infant in 2004.[48] In 2002 and 2001, Andrew was the seventh most popular baby name in the United States.[49][50][51] In the 1980s, Andrew was the 19th most popular choice of baby name in the United States.[52] In the 1970s it was the 31st most popular name.[53] From the 1960s stretching back at least as far as the 1880s, Andrew was not among the forty most popular names in America.[54][55][56][57][58][59][60][61][62]

Andrew variants

For alternate forms of Anna, see Anna (name)#Variant forms

Famous Andrews

Saint Andrew

In the Christian Bible, Saint Andrew was the earliest disciple of Jesus and one of the twelve Apostles.

Saint Andrew
Saint Andrew

Other saints named Andrew include:

Kings Andrew

Dukes Andrew

Princes Andrew

United States Presidents

Business, culture, science and sport


Brother Andrew

In fiction

See also

References

  1. ^ Online Etymology Dictionary: Andrew
  2. ^ Behind the Name: Andrew
  3. ^ "BabyCenter 1990s - Most Popular Names".
  4. ^ "Online Etymology Dictionary". Retrieved 2011-12-02.
  5. ^ "Bible Concordance: Andrew". Retrieved 2011-12-02.
  6. ^ "Popular names, 1990s".[dead link‍]
  7. ^ "Popular names, 1980s".[dead link‍]
  8. ^ "Popular names, 1970s".[dead link‍]
  9. ^ "Births, Deaths & Marriages (Most Popular Names) - Northern Territory Department of Justice - Australia".[dead link‍]
  10. ^ "Most Popular Boys Baby Names in Australia".
  11. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names in Canada". Today's Parent.
  12. ^ "BC Vital Statistics Agency (2004)". British Columbia Ministry of Health.
  13. ^ "BC Vital Statistics Agency (2003)". British Columbia Ministry of Health.
  14. ^ "BC Vital Statistics Agency (2002)". British Columbia Ministry of Health.
  15. ^ "BC Vital Statistics Agency (2001)". British Columbia Ministry of Health.
  16. ^ "Most Popular Babies Names in Canada".
  17. ^ "Popular baby names from the past".
  18. ^ "Popular boy baby names 1990-1999".
  19. ^ "Top Baby Names for Boys in England and Wales (2006)".
  20. ^ "Top Norwegian Baby Names 1880-2006".
  21. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in England and Wales (2005)".
  22. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in Ireland (2005)".
  23. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in Scotland (2005)".
  24. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in England and Wales (2004)".
  25. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in Ireland (2004)".
  26. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in Scotland (2004)".
  27. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in England and Wales (2003)".
  28. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in Ireland (2003)".
  29. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in Scotland (2003)".
  30. ^ "Top 100 names for baby boys in England and Wales". National Statistics.
  31. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in Ireland (2002)".
  32. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in Scotland (2002)".
  33. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in England and Wales (2001)".
  34. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in Ireland (2001)".
  35. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in Scotland (2001)".
  36. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in England and Wales (2000)".
  37. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in Ireland (2000)".
  38. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in Scotland (2000)".
  39. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in England and Wales (1999)".
  40. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in Ireland (1999)".
  41. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in Scotland (1999)".
  42. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in England and Wales (1998)".
  43. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in Ireland (1998)".
  44. ^ "Top 100 Baby Names for Boys in Scotland (1998)".
  45. ^ "Most Popular Boys Baby Names in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales".
  46. ^ "Top 100 Names of 2006".
  47. ^ "Popular baby names". United States Social Security Administration.
  48. ^ "Emily, Jacob remain popular baby names". Canada.com.
  49. ^ "Social Security Administration Delivers Most Popular Baby Names for 2002". United States Social Security Administration.
  50. ^ "Top 10 names of 2002 in USA".
  51. ^ "Top 10 names of 2001 in USA".
  52. ^ "BabyCenter 1980s - Most Popular Names".
  53. ^ "BabyCenter 1970s - Most Popular Names".
  54. ^ "BabyCenter 1960s - Most Popular Names".
  55. ^ "BabyCenter 1950s - Most Popular Names".
  56. ^ "BabyCenter 1940s - Most Popular Names".
  57. ^ "BabyCenter 1930s - Most Popular Names".
  58. ^ "BabyCenter 1920s - Most Popular Names".
  59. ^ "BabyCenter 1910s - Most Popular Names".
  60. ^ "BabyCenter 1900s - Most Popular Names".
  61. ^ "BabyCenter 1890s - Most Popular Names".
  62. ^ "Most Popular Baby Names for Boys and Girls in the 1880s". the New Parents' Guide.
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