Meaning: Manly, through Andrew
The story
Ander is the Basque form of Andreas, the Greek name behind Andrew. Its older root concerns manliness; brave is a related interpretation rather than a separate literal element.
Nicknames
- Andy
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Lower in the latest US rankings
Style
- Short
- Strong
- Works everywhere
Origins
Ander comes from Basque.
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