André
/AE-N-D-R/
Manly, brave, the French form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, courageous), from anēr (man). Borne by the apostle Andrew, it carries both apostolic weight and the plain sense of strength and fortitude that the Greek root names, in a warm French form.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — André is a Christian boy name of French origin, meaning “Manly, brave, the French form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, courageous), from anēr (man). Borne by the apostle Andrew, it carries both apostolic weight and the plain sense of strength and fortitude that the Greek root names, in a warm French form.”.
André is a boy's name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Manly, brave, the French form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, courageous), from anēr (man). Borne by the apostle Andrew, it carries both apostolic weight and the plain sense of strength and fortitude that the Greek root names, in a warm French form." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among French, European families, André carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind André
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. André lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See André's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See André's saint & feast day →What does André's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how André resonates in either tradition.
André's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See André's full reading →
Does André go with your family's names?
André breaks into 4 sounds: /AE-N-D-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so André sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear André beside your family's names →
Names similar to André
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about André
What does the name André mean?
André means "Manly, brave, the French form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, courageous), from anēr (man). Borne by the apostle Andrew, it carries both apostolic weight and the plain sense of strength and fortitude that the Greek root names, in a warm French form.." It is a boy name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is André a boy or girl name?
André is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name André?
André is of French origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among French, European families.
Is André a Christian name?
Yes. André is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of French origin.
What does André mean in French?
André originates from French, where it means "Manly, brave, the French form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, courageous), from anēr (man). Borne by the apostle Andrew, it carries both apostolic weight and the plain sense of strength and fortitude that the Greek root names, in a warm French form.."
What is the numerology of André?
André has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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