Scandinavian name
Anders
Manly, brave; Scandinavian form of Andrew from Greek Andreios. Consistently popular.
- Typical use
- male
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland
- International spelling
- high
Spellings & variants
Anders · Andreas
About this name
Anders is a Scandinavian boy name with ties to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Manly, brave; Scandinavian form of Andrew from Greek Andreios. Consistently popular.
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