Origin: Portuguese feminine form of ANDREW, Italian form of Andreas (see ANDREW). A notable bearer of this name was Andrea Verrocchio, a Renaissance sculptor who taught Leonardo da Vinci and Perugino, Feminine form of ANDREW. As an English name, it has been used since the 17th century, though it was not common until the 20th century.
Syllables: 3
Style: New Classics, Lacy and Lissome
Popularity: 73 (falling)
Nicknames: Andie, Andy, Andi
Variants: Andra
Sisters: Monica, Amanda, Stephanie, Nicole, Melissa
Brothers: Timothy, Sean, Christopher, Jeremy, Aaron
* Like its male counterpart Andrew, Andrea is a classic that seems to grow stronger with each generation. It's soft and melodic with a serious core. A standard throughout the English-speaking world.
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