Andrew

Andrew is a boy’s name of Biblical, English, Greek, Literary and Scottish origin. Meaning in Biblical: A strong man. Meaning in English: Manly; brave. In the bible the first of the twelve apostles chosen. Andrew is patron saint of Scotland and Russia. See also Jedrick and Kendrick. Meaning in Greek: Manly. St Andrew, an apostle of Jesus Christ, later became patron saint of Scotland. The Scottish city St Andrews is named for him. It was in frequent use throughout Britain during the Middle Ages. A literary name from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, where it belongs to , also called ‘What You Will’ Sir Andrew Aguecheek. Meaning in Scottish: Manly. From the Greek Andrew. Has long been a popular Scottish name, because St. Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland after whom the town of St Andrews was named. The name has 6 letters.