Andrew
Greek-rooted name
Andrew is a male given name, from Greek meaning "manly" or "brave." One of the most common English names for centuries, it appears across cultures in various forms: André, Andreas, Andrei.
Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland.
The name works equally well formal or casual: Andrew signed the contract, Andy's coming over later.
Messenger for a cause
- discipleCommitted follower of teaching
- fishermanOne who catches aquatic creatures
- GalileeBiblical northern territory
- PeterMale name, means rock
brother · Jesus · martyrdom · saint · missionary · nets · calling · relics
Patterned clan fabric
- bagpipesDroning wind instrument
- HighlandsNamed elevated regions
- GlasgowScotland's most populous city
- EdinburghScotland's seat of government
kilt · thistle · clan · Celtic · Gaelic · Scots · Burns Night · whisky
Nordic heritage surname
- AndersenScandinavian literary surname
- surnameHereditary family identifier
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- ancestryFamily line of descent
heritage · genealogy · Scottish surnames · Scandinavian · patronym
Having great physical power
- nobleTitled or virtuous
- braveShowing courage despite fear
- manlyTraditionally masculine in bearing
- valiantCourageously determined
courageous · steadfast · classic · traditional · timeless · distinguished · respectable · reliable
apostle
Messenger for a cause
- discipleCommitted follower of teaching
- fishermanOne who catches aquatic creatures
- GalileeBiblical northern territory
Peter · brother · Jesus · martyrdom · saint · missionary · nets · calling · relics · Gospel of John
tartan
Patterned clan fabric
Edinburgh · kilt · thistle · clan · Celtic · Gaelic · Scots · Burns Night · whisky · Hebrides
Anderson
Nordic heritage surname
- AndersenScandinavian literary surname
- surnameHereditary family identifier
- lineageDescent from progenitors
ancestry · heritage · genealogy · Scottish surnames · Scandinavian · patronym
strong
Having great physical power
valiant · courageous · steadfast · classic · traditional · timeless · distinguished · respectable · reliable · trustworthy
- Biblical MenAdam, Abraham, Moses, David, Joseph
- Saint NamesAgatha, Agnes, Ambrose, Anthony, Augustine
- ApostlesJames, Bartholomew, John, Peter, Matthew
- early churchapostles, early church, Church Fathers, apostolic fathers, Acts of the Apostles
- hurricaneshurricane, tropical cyclone, Katrina, eyewall, Harvey
- Biblical FiguresJesus, Adam, Eve, Moses, Noah
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Julie Andrews
- San AndreasCalifornia fault zone
- Andrew JacksonSeventh U.S. president
- San Andreas FaultCalifornia's primary tectonic boundary
- Andre the GiantMassive French grappler
android, androgynous, Andrea, polyandry, Andreas, Andre, Andrews