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Name Origin

Andrea is a unisex given name, primarily of Italian origin. It is derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.

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Famous People

Andrea Bocelli (1958-)

Tenor and Multi-instrumentalist

  • One of the best-selling music artists of all time
  • Known for his powerful voice and crossover appeal

Andrea Pirlo (1979-)

Footballer and Manager

  • Won two FIFA World Cups with Italy (2006, 2014)
  • Considered one of the greatest midfielders of all time

Andrea Riseborough (1981-)

Actress

  • Known for roles in films like 'Birdman' and 'The Death of Stalin'
  • Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'To Leslie'

Andrea Mitchell (1947-)

Journalist

  • Chief foreign affairs correspondent for NBC News
  • Covered major international events for over four decades

Andrea Dworkin (1946-2005)

Feminist writer and activist

  • Known for her controversial work on pornography and sexual violence

Andrea Del Boca (1965-)

Actress

  • Known for telenovelas such as 'Celeste' and 'La extraña dama'
  • Popular Argentine actress with a career spanning several decades