Andrea?

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I'm pregnant with my first child and for as long as I can remember I have loved the name Andi for a little girl. I really like Andrea as a full name and am not keen on the other names that could be shortened to Andi (Miranda, Cassandra)

My partner thinks Andrea is old and outdated but so are many other names that have come back around! I guess Andrea just isn't one of those quite yet.

What do people think of Andrea/Andi? Are there any other names that could be shortened to Andi?

Others in the shortlist are

Emma
Anna
Kate/Cate
Eleanor/Nellie
Bryony
Alexandra
Juliet
Violet
Robyn
Edina/Idina

I think Andrea is fine, but you could also shorten Alexandra to Andi.

I like Andrea and Andi is a cute nickname for a baby or adult

Andrea is a nice name and not popular

I know an Andriana who shortens to Andi.

I know a little girl called Andi-that’s her full name. I find Andrea and Andi have very different vibes. Andi feels quite young and quirky and Andrea feels a bit...middle aged.

I like Andi but do find Andrea a bit dated. It's ok though. I would much prefer Alexandra with short form Andi.

Others: Adrienne, Leandra, Pandora, Yolanda.

I think of Andrea as a boy's name more than a girl's. It is nicer for a boy IMO

I find Andrea really out dated, sorry. But I love Anna, Juliet and Kate.

I like it. Andrea is a lovely name and not too popular now.

I really like Andi and Ali too.

Andriana is nicer than Andrea imo.

I know an Alexandria that mostly goes by Andi.

Love it

I like Edina best from your list but think Andi is fine and met a 2yo one recently. Andi was her full name and i dont think it needs to be short for anything.

I'm 55 and Andrea is a name I associate with women of my age. It's too soon for a revival IMO . Great on a boy though. Alexandra offers more possibilities.

Andrina Ballerina ❤️

I like the name, I wanted to call our cat Andrea, but dh made a fuss because 1) it wasn't a cat name 2) the cat is male.

Not keen on Andrea- I think it's a bit my generation and I'm early fifties! ( strangely find it more acceptable as Italian boys' name...). From your list, I love Juliet- or Kate/ Cate or Eleanor. Beautiful, timeless, classic- but alas no connection to Andi...
Could you not just go the whole hog and name her Andi?

Do you say it Andreeea or Andraya? Either way I think it’s great - not common but classic and Andi is really cute.

I hink its an ok name.
Love the names Bryony and Robyn from your list.

Andrea is lovely

I think that Andrea will be popular in 10+ years time when 60s names start to be more fashionable.

I personally prefer your other names with the exception of Edina/Idina and Bryony.

Agree completely with ghostsandghoulies

Nowt wrong with Andrea. I know a very nice Andrina, if that's another option?

I really dislike it that may be due to an assocation

It's a very 60s name. The rest of your list are much nicer, apart from Edina which is far too Ab Fab, dahling.

I really like Andrea (And RAY a) and know a very gorgeous one.