Andi
AN-dee
Andi is a short form of Andrea or Andrew, rooted in the Greek andreios meaning “manly” or “brave.” The -i ending gives it a casual, distinctly feminine feel in modern usage.
Andrew has been a major Christian name since apostolic times, but Andi as a standalone given name is a recent phenomenon. It emerged from the trend of using nicknames as full legal names.
Andi sits at No. 765 in 2024 with 367 births. It peaked at No. 724 in 2023 with 388 births, making it a very new chart entry.
What the name Andi means
Young adult novel series Andi Mack on Disney Channel (2017–2019) raised the name’s profile among families with school-age children during a critical popularity window.
Two syllables—AN-dee—are punchy and playful. The short A opening and bright -ee close make Andi sound energetic and approachable.
Parents choose Andi for its tomboyish charm and simplicity. It works as both a standalone name and a nickname for Andrea, Andromeda, or Anderson.
The -i spelling distinguishes it from the traditionally masculine Andy. In Scandinavian and German contexts, Andi also appears as a male short form for Andreas.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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