Andie is the nickname-as-name form of Andrea or Andromeda, Greek names meaning manly or brave, given an informal, friendly presentation through the -ie ending. With 5,087 SSA records and a 2024 peak, it's a name being used as a standalone rather than a diminutive, following the pattern of Maddie, Ellie, and Millie as nicknames that became primary names.
The Greek Root
Andie draws from Andrea, the feminine form of Andreas, which comes from Greek andreios: meaning manly, brave, of good character. The meaning isn't gendered in the pejorative sense; in Greek, andreios described courage and virtue broadly, not specifically male qualities. Greek virtue names with andr- roots include Andrew, Alexander (protector of men), and Andrea: a family of names used across Western cultures for two millennia.
Andie MacDowell and the Association
Andie MacDowell, the American actress known for Four Weddings and a Funeral, Groundhog Day, and a long career in film and television, is the name's most prominent contemporary bearer. Her specific Andie spelling, the warm South Carolina personality she projects, and her continued cultural presence give this spelling a specific reference point. The 2024 peak suggests a new generation of parents is finding their way to the name independent of that association.
Sound and the Androgynous Dimension
AN-dee: two syllables, completely accessible, impossible to mispronounce. The -ie ending feminizes what might otherwise read as a masculine nickname, placing Andie alongside Billie, Frankie, and Charlie as girls' names with traditionally male roots. Against Andrea, Andie is informal and contemporary; Andrea is more formal and more European. For parents who love the sound and want the informal version as the primary name rather than as a nickname, Andie makes that choice explicit. Andrea remains available as a long form if the family wants that option in reserve.