Andre
Meaning of Andre
Andre is a male name with a rich international heritage, pronounced in English as AN-dray (/ˈɑn.dreɪ/), in French as AHN-druh (/ɑ̃.dʁy/), in Portuguese as AHN-dree (/ɐ̃.ˈdɾe/), and in Spanish as AHN-dreh (/an.'dre/). Variations of the name include Andreas and Andrei, which further highlight its global appeal.
In the United States, Andre has remained a popular choice for boys over several decades. Although it was less common at the start of the 20th century, the name's popularity gradually increased throughout the years. It reached peak popularity during the mid-1990s when it consistently ranked within the top 200 names for newborn boys. Even today, Andre maintains a strong presence among parents looking for an internationally recognized yet distinctively charismatic name for their sons.
Pronunciation
Portuguese
- Pronunced as AHN-dree (/ɐ̃.ˈdɾe/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as AHN-dreh (/an.'dre/)
French
- Pronunced as AHN-druh (/ɑ̃.dʁy/)
British English
- Pronunced as AN-dray (/'æn.dreɪ/)
American English
- Pronunced as AN-dray (/'ɑn.dreɪ/)
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Notable People Named Andre
| Andre Kirk Agassi is an American former world No. 1 tennis player, an eight-time major champion, Olympic gold medalist, and widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. |
| Andre Tyler Iguodala is a retired American NBA player known for his championships with the Golden State Warriors and his All-Star and All-Defensive Team honors. |
| Andre De Grasse is a Canadian sprinter and a six-time Olympic medalist, including gold in the 200m at the 2020 Olympics. |
| Andre Lamont Johnson is a former American professional football player known for his 14-season career as a wide receiver in the NFL, primarily with the Houston Texans, and for his impressive records and accolades. |
| Andre Anthony Gray is a professional footballer from England who plays as a striker for Al-Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League and represents the Jamaica national team. |
| Andre Jamal Drummond is a prominent American professional basketball player currently playing for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. |
| Andre Michael Berto is a professional boxer and two-time former welterweight world champion with dual Haitian and American citizenship. |
| Sir Andre Konstantin Geim is a Russian-born Dutch–British physicist known for his work at the University of Manchester. |
| Andre Christopher Boucaud is a professional footballer known for his role as a central midfielder and his international appearances for Trinidad and Tobago. |
| Andre Everett Ethier, a former professional baseball outfielder, had a successful career with the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2006 to 2017, making him second all-time in post-season appearances as a Dodger with 51. |
| Andre Nolan Dawson, also known as "the Hawk" and "Awesome Dawson," is a retired American professional baseball outfielder who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Montreal Expos and Chicago Cubs. |
| Andre Wisdom - Andre Alexander Shaquille Wisdom is an English professional footballer known for his role as a right back or centre back for National League North club Warrington Town. |
| Andre Fletcher is a Grenadian cricketer known for his right-handed batting and wicket-keeping skills, and he was part of the West Indies team that won the 2016 T20 World Cup. |
| Andre Kostelanetz was a Russian-born American popular orchestral music conductor and arranger known for his contributions to popular orchestra music. |
| Andre Lloyd Miller is a former professional basketball player and the current head coach for the Grand Rapids Gold, known for his impressive NBA career and ranking eleventh all-time in career assists. |
