ThinkabaraAndre: meaning and origin
Andre
“Manly, strong; the French form of Andrew”
About the name Andre
Andre is a boy’s name from the French tradition. Its meaning is “manly, strong; the French form of Andrew”. Names from French, elegant and soft — like Charlotte, Josephine, Beau and Louis.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean strength.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More French names
- Beau 👦Handsome · French
- Grant 👦Tall, great · French
- Jules 🧒Youthful; a short form of Julian and Julia · French
- Louis 👦Famous warrior · French
- Remy 🧒Oarsman, from Reims · French
Sibling name ideas (French, girls)
- Charlotte 👧Free; the feminine form of Charles · French
- Claire 👧Clear, bright · French
- Eleanor 👧Light; from the medieval name Aliénor · French
- Eloise 👧Healthy, wide · French
- Genevieve 👧Woman of the people; the patron saint of Paris · French
More boy names starting with A
- Aaron 👦Exalted, mountain of strength · Hebrew
- Abraham 👦Father of many · Hebrew
- Adam 👦Man, earth · Hebrew
- Adrian 👦From Hadria, a town near the Adriatic Sea · Latin
- Aiden 👦Little fire · Irish
- Alejandro 👦Defender of the people · Spanish
- Alexander 👦Defender of the people · Greek
- Amos 👦Carried by God · Hebrew
- Anders 👦Manly, strong; a form of Andrew · Scandinavian
- Andrew 👦Manly, strong · Greek
Questions and answers
What does the name Andre mean?
Andre is a name of French origin. It means: manly, strong; the French form of Andrew.
Is Andre a boy or girl name?
Andre is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Andre have?
Andre has 5 letters and about 1 syllable.