Andre — Dog Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Andre (ahn-DRAY), 1 syllable — A French form of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.. Verified by the Pets In The City editorial team, with real popularity data from our Auckland community.
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What does Andre mean?
French: A French form of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.. Andre is derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means 'manly' or 'brave'. It is widely used in French-speaking countries.
Our editors checked this meaning before publishing. Names with several genuine origins are shown as separate senses rather than a single claim.
Is Andre a good dog name?
Andre has not been formally rated for calling yet. As a rule of thumb, one or two clear syllables work best for recall. With 1 syllable, it is quick to say — a practical length for recall.
Before you commit, say it out loud a few times and check it does not clash with a household name or a training cue like "sit" or "no".
Andre popularity in the Pets In The City community
Andre is uncommon in our community — fewer than 5 dogs share it, so we do not publish exact counts. If you want a name few dogs answer to at the park, that is a point in its favour.
Popularity comes from anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. It reflects our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Andre suit?
It is most often used for boy dogs in our community. Owners often pick Andre for its classic, human name feel. Treat these as suggestions — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
The Pack’s First Review of Andre
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion.
Did you hear Andre's coming to stay? The last dog with a name like that couldn’t stop organizing their toys into perfect stacks—no one could play until they got a ‘yes’ from the toy committee!
Names similar to Andre
- Ab — Short form of Abraham, meaning 'father of many' in Hebrew.
- Alfie — A warm pet form of Alfred, "wise counsellor".
- Andrae — A variant of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
- Andrue — Variant of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
- Ann — A common feminine name derived from Hebrew.
- Anne — Means 'grace' in Hebrew.
- Annie — A warm pet form of Anne, "grace".
- Archie — A friendly form of Archibald, "genuinely bold".
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By the numbers
- 1 syllable — quick to call
- Meaning and pronunciation verified by our editors
- Data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres
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