Andersen
Scandinavian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Andersen
The given name 'Andersen' is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse words 'andr' meaning "man" or "male" and 'son' meaning "son of", thus translating to "son of a man" or "son of a male".
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Etymology
The given name 'Andersen' is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse words 'andr' meaning "man" or "male" and 'son' meaning "son of", thus translating to "son of a man" or "son of a male". The name 'Andersen' is commonly found in Denmark and Norway, and is also associated with the famous Danish author Hans Christian Andersen.
Andersen currently ranks #3,955 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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