Andries

Andries is a masculine given name of Dutch origin. It is the Dutch and Afrikaans form of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas, commonly interpreted as “manly” or “courageous.” The name has long been used in Dutch-speaking regions and among Afrikaans-speaking communities in Southern Africa.

Usage and distribution: Andries remains relatively common in the Netherlands and Flanders (Belgium) and was brought to South Africa by Dutch settlers, where it remains a familiar given name among Afrikaners. In modern times, it is used both as a standalone given name and as part of longer name combinations.

Variants and related names include Andreas, André, and Andreo in other languages, with Andri or Dri as informal nicknames in Dutch or Afrikaans contexts.

Notable people named Andries include:

- Andries Hendrik Potgieter (1792–1852), South African Voortrekker leader.

- Andries Bekker (born 1982), South African rugby union player.

- Andries Treurnicht (1921–1993), South African politician and leader of the Conservative Party.

The name Andries continues to be used in Dutch and Afrikaans communities and can reflect cultural heritage as a traditional given name.