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Andy

A friendly, approachable name originating as a short form of Andrew or sometimes Andrea.

Meaning and origin

Andy developed as an English diminutive from the masculine name Andrew (Greek origin, meaning "strong" or "man") and occasionally as an informal form of Andrea.

How to pronounce Andy

English (US)AN-dee

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