Meaning & Story
A Basque form of Andreas or Andrew, from the Greek 'andreios' meaning 'manly' or 'courageous' — a name that carries both regional character and universal strength.
Ander is the Basque Country's own version of Andrew, carrying the same core meaning of courage and manly strength but wearing it with the distinctive identity of a minority European culture that has guarded its language and traditions fiercely. As a pet name it is short, strong, and quietly confident — a name that does not need to shout to be heard. It suits a calm, reliable male dog with a quiet authority and deep loyalty to his family.