Andy
Meaning
Man-like, or brave
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
/ˈændi/
Alt. Spellings
Andie
Traits associated with the name Andy:
Dogs named Andy tend to be brave, loving, affectionate, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Andy?
That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name. It could also suggest that you have a fondness for classic names.
Is Andy a good dog name?
Andy has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Andy isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Andy is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Andy was, in the past month, the 330th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of November 2024, Andy is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Andy was viewed 160 times, and liked 3 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Andy's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Andy is most adored in Rhode Island, Kansas and Nevada.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Connecticut and Alabama.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Andy.
Most popular breeds named Andy:
- Labrador Retriever
- Poodle
- Cocker Spaniel
- German Shepherd
- Chihuahua
Famous dogs named Andy:
- A st. bernard named Andy appeared in the comic book Mark Trail by Ed Dodd.
- A chihuahua named Andy appeared in the comic book Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis.
Andy is found in these categories:
cute
Evokes images of lovable ragdoll from Toy Story, charmingly endearing.
lazy
Andy sounds like "and he" as in "and he's just lying around."
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February 16, 2022 ◆ Translated
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