Andray as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Andray

What is the meaning of the name Andray ?

The baby name Andray is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæn.dreɪ/ (AN-dray).

Andray is Greek in Origin.

Andray is a modern phonetic variant of the Andrew/Andre family, ultimately from the Greek name Andreas, derived from anēr/andros “man; warrior,” hence “manly” or “brave.” The name entered many languages through the fame of Saint Andrew the Apostle, whose cult shaped medieval naming across Christendom and left strong footprints in Scotland, Russia, and Greece.

In English-language records Andray surfaces in the mid-to-late 20th century, likely as an American respelling influenced by André and Andrei, and it is also found in Caribbean usage and as a looser transliteration of Russian Andrey. Related forms include Andrew, André, Andrei, Andrey, Andreas, Anders, Andrés, Andrzej, Andriy, and the Italian male Andrea; common nicknames are Andy, Drew, and Dre. Andray keeps the time-tested meaning and saintly heritage of its root while offering a contemporary, rhythmic -ay ending.