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Name Origin

André is a French masculine given name, a variant of Andrew. It originates from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'brave.'

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Famous People

André Breton (1896-1966)

Writer, Poet

  • Founder of Surrealism
  • Author of the Surrealist Manifesto

André Gide (1869-1951)

Writer, Nobel laureate

  • Nobel Prize in Literature (1947)
  • Known for his exploration of themes like sexuality and morality

André Citroën (1878-1935)

Industrialist, Engineer

  • Founded the Citroën car company
  • Pioneered innovative automotive designs

André Rieu (1949-)

Violinist, Conductor

  • Known for his performances of waltz music and classical crossover
  • Popular concert violinist

André Previn (1929-2019)

Composer, conductor, pianist

  • Won four Academy Awards for his film scores
  • Conducted major orchestras worldwide

André Agassi (1970-)

Tennis player

  • Won eight Grand Slam singles titles
  • Former world No. 1