Andrew

name

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂nḗr Proto-Hellenic *anḗr Ancient Greek ᾱ̆̓νήρ (ā̆nḗr) Ancient Greek Ἀνδρέᾱς (Andréās)der. English Andrew From Ancient Greek Ἀνδρέας (Andréas), cognate with ἀνδρεῖος (andreîos, “manly”), both from ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”). Doublet of André, Andreas, Andrei, and Andrey.

1. A male given name from Ancient Greek.

   “I like him - I like a man who can be extreme. Depend upon it, Miss Mercer - but what is his first name?" "Andrew." "A good name, though common - there is a possibility of a sound reputation in Andrew Morton, especially if he narrows himself down to a point […]”

   “"Well, I'd say he ought to have a Scottish name like Andrew or Bruce or Sandy...or...Duncan...or Angus or..." He ticked them off on his fingers as they came to mind.”

2. The first Apostle in the New Testament.

   “One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first findeth his own brother and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.”

3. A Scottish and English surname originating as a patronymic.
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7. The Royal Navy.

   “A common British catch phrase is, "You shouldn't have joined Andrew if you couldn't take a joke."”

   ““Me muvver always said I should a joined the Andrew.” (Royal Navy.)”