andy

Andy is a masculine given name widely used in English-speaking countries. It is commonly a diminutive of Andrew, though it is also given as a full name in its own right. The name derives from the Greek Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave." Variants include Andi, and in some contexts, it functions as a nickname as well as a given name.

Many notable people are named Andy, spanning arts, sports, and technology. American artist Andy Warhol is a central figure in the pop art movement. Scottish tennis player Andy Murray has won multiple major titles. American writer and broadcaster Andy Rooney contributed essays and commentary. British actor Andy Serkis is known for his motion-capture work. American television host Andy Cohen produces and presents the Real Housewives franchise. American tech entrepreneur Andy Rubin co-founded Android, and computer scientist Andy van Dam is a prominent figure in computing education.

In fiction, Andy appears as a variety of characters. Andy Dufresne is the protagonist of The Shawshank Redemption. Andy Bernard is a character on the television series The Office. In animation, Andy is the owner of the toys in Toy Story, a central figure around whom the early films revolve.