Andrea

Means "manly" feminized

Andrea is a given name, feminine in English and most Romance languages but masculine in Italian.

The name derives from Greek words meaning "man" or "manly," which explains its male use in Italy: Andrea Bocelli, Andrea Pirlo.

In English-speaking countries, Andrea is almost exclusively a woman's name.

Italian

Giovanni

Italian masculine given name

Francesca · Paolo · Bocelli · Botticelli · Rome · Milan · Florence · Venice · Renaissance · Mediterranean

feminine

woman

Adult female human

elegant · sophisticated · gentle · refined · ladylike · sister · daughter · mother · soft · nurturing

personality

friendly

Showing kindness, warmth

  • charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
  • vivaciousAttractively energetic and enthusiastic
  • warmModerately heated, or friendly

approachable · sociable · energetic · lively · spirited · outgoing · personable · engaging · dynamic · cheerful

masculine

Andrei

Russian masculine name

  • manlyTraditionally masculine in bearing
  • strongHaving great physical power
  • braveShowing courage despite fear

courageous · warrior · apostle · biblical · valiant · bold · steadfast · noble · heroic · patron

Categories
Opposites
gender association in English

AndreaAndrew

Male given name

Andre · Andreas · Drew · Andy · Anthony

Phrases
Family

android, Andrew, androgynous, Android, Andromeda, misandry, polyandry, Andreas, Andre

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G