Andrew

Andrew meaning and name origin

Andrew \a-nd-rew, an-drew\ as a boy's name is pronounced AN-droo. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Andrew is "man, warrior". English form of the Greek name Andreas. Biblical: the first chosen of the 12 apostles. Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and Russia. The "Saint Andrew's Cross", representing Scotland, appears on the flag of the United Kingdom. Andras is a Welsh form; Andy is the pet form. See also Andino, Jedrek, and Kendrew. American Presidents Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson; industrialist Andrew Carnegie; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; actors Andy Devine, Andy Griffith, Andy Garcia; artists Andrew Wyeth, and Andy Warhol; baseball player Andruw Jones.

Andrew has 49 variant forms: Adem, Aindrea, Aindreas, Analu, Anders, Andie, Andonia, Andor, Andras, Andre, Andres, Andrea, Andreas, Andrei, Andrej, Andres, Andresj, Andrewes, Andrews, Andrey, Andrezj, Andrian, Andriel, Andries, Andrij, Andrija, Andrius, Andro, Andros, Andru, Andruw, Andrzej, Andy, Antero, Dandie, Dandy, Drew, Dru, Drud, Drue, Drugi, Mandrew, Ohndrae, Ohndre, Ondre, Ondrei, Ondrej, Ohnrey and Ondrey.

For more information, see also related names Andrik, Evander and Tandie.

Baby names that sound like Andrew are Ander, Andris, Andreus, Andrae and Andric.


Additional info:
Andrew was a disciple of Jesus and of John the Baptist, who it is said was martyred by being crucified on a cross in the shape of an "X". He became a saint. This symbol is now referred to as Saint Andrew's cross. Andrew was the brother of Peter.

Hurricane Andrew occurred in 1992 and was the second most destructive hurricane in US history, causing damage in the northwestern Bahamas, southern Florida south of Miami, and south-central Louisiana.

Andrew is the name of the current Duke of York, son of Queen Elizabeth II. Other notable Andrews include American presidents Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson, entrepreneur and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and artist Andy Warhol.

Andrew is a popular name throughout the USA, overall being the 8th most popular name in 2006. It is particularly popular in Missouri and Indiana, where it was the 3rd most popular name. It is somewhat less popular outside of the USA, but is in the top 50 in various Canadian provinces, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Bradley

Bradley \b-rad-ley, br(a)-dley\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Bradley), is pronounced BRAD-lee. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Bradley is "broad meadow". Transferred use of the surname and place name. Used since the mid 19th century, more in America than in other English-speaking countries. The most famous American with this surname was General Omar N. Bradley (20th century). Senator Bill Bradley; actor Bradley Whitford.

Bradley has 9 variant forms: Brad, Bradd, Bradlea, Bradlee, Bradleigh, Bradlie, Bradly, Bradney and Lee.


Additional info:
English and Scottish surname from the Old English words 'brad' (broad) and 'leah' (wood, clearing).

The Bradley method is a way of natural childbearing developed by obstetrician Robert Bradley. More about it can be found on our sister site, WikiParenting.

Famous bearers of the name include actors Bradley Whitford and Brad Pitt (born William Bradley Pitt).

Meaning and origin of Joshua

The boy's name Joshua \j(o)-shua\ is pronounced JOSH-yoo-ah. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "Jehovah is salvation". Short form of Jehoshua. Biblical: Joshua was an attendant and helper to Moses during the Israelites' 40-year trek through the Sinai wilderness. He was appointed by God to lead the Israelites after the death of Moses. Josue is a Spanish form. Painter Joshua Reynolds; director Joshua Logan; actors Josh Lucas, Josh Hartnett.

Joshua has 8 variant forms: Josh, Joshuah, Joss, Josua, Josue, Joushua, Jozua and Yehoshua.

For more information, see also related names Jason, Jesse, Jesus and Zachary.

Baby names that sound like Joshua are Jasha and Josia.

Joshua is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census).
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Meaning and origin of Joshua

Origin: Biblical

Meaning: A savior; a deliverer


Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Jehovah is generous. Jehovah saves. In the Old Testament, Joshua was chosen to succeed Moses as leader of the Israelites for their journey to the Promised Land.
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Meaning and origin of Julian

Origin: English

Meaning: Jove's child. Form of Julius and family clan name of several powerful Roman emperors. Biblical Roman centurion Julius saved Paul's life during a hazardous voyage.


Origin: French

Meaning: Youthful.


Origin: Greek

Meaning: Youthlul.


Origin: Latin

Meaning: Youthful. Jove's child. From Latin 'Julianus'. Form of Julius and family clan name of several powerful Roman emperors. In the Middle Ages, the name Julian was used for children of either gender, but is now used as a boy's name.


Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Youth
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Meaning and origin of Julian

The boy's name Julian \j(u)-lian\ is pronounced JOO-lee-en. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "Jove's child". Variant of Julius, the family clan name of several of the most powerful Roman emperors. First used in the 18th century. Julien is the French form popular in France. See also Giuliano. Musician Julian Lennon; activist Julian Bond.

Julian has 8 variant forms: Jolyon, Jules, Juliano, Julianus, Julien, Julio, Julius and Julyan.


Baby names that sound like Julian are Elian, Jalin, Gilian and Jalan.

Julian is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census).
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Meaning and origin of Justin

Origin: English

Meaning: Just; upright; righteous. Form of New Testament Biblical name Justus.


Origin: Irish

Meaning: Judicous.


Origin: Latin

Meaning: Just. Righteous. Form of New Testament Biblical name Justus. Almost exclusively an Irish name until the 20th century.
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