girl name

Andrea

Andrea is a popular, simple, soft girl name with Latin roots and a top 500 usage profile.

Andrea feels popular, simple, soft, classic, elegant, making it useful for baby-name shortlists, character names, sibling sets, and middle-name pairings.

Meaninga graceful name with classical roots
OriginLatin
PronunciationAND-rea
Gender usagegirl
PopularityTop 500
Syllables2
Stylepopular, simple, soft
NicknamesAndr, Andreie

Overview

Is Andrea a good name?

Andrea is a strong choice if you like popular, simple, soft names. Its Latin roots and top 500 usage profile make it feel recognizable but not everywhere.

Style

Andrea vibe

Andrea sits in the popular, simple, soft, classic style family. It works especially well for parents who want a name with a clear personality rather than a purely neutral sound.

popularsimplesoftclassicelegant

Sound

Pronunciation and flow

Andrea is pronounced AND-rea. With 2 syllables, it tends to pair best with one- or three-syllable middle names.

Nicknames

Nicknames for Andrea

Andr, Andreie are natural nickname options for Andrea.

Meaning

What does Andrea mean?

Andrea means a graceful name with classical roots. The name has Latin roots, and its meaning gives it a gentle, approachable quality that can shape how the full name feels.

How to use it

Best uses for Andrea

Use Andrea when you want a name that feels popular, simple, soft without losing everyday usability.

If the surname is long, pair Andrea with a short middle. If the surname is short, a more flowing middle can make the full name feel complete.

For sibling names, choose one shared quality, such as origin, softness, vintage style, or popularity level, instead of trying to match every detail.

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Andrea FAQ

What does Andrea mean?

Andrea means a graceful name with classical roots and has Latin roots.

How do you pronounce Andrea?

Andrea is pronounced AND-rea.

What names are similar to Andrea?

Alaia, Amaya, Arya, Athena, Ayla, Alina, Amara, Amina share some of Andrea's style, sound, origin, or popularity profile.

What are good nicknames for Andrea?

Andr, Andreie are natural nickname options for Andrea.