Andrey

Andrey is the Slavic sibling of Andrew, both reaching back to the Greek andreios, meaning manly or brave. The Ukrainian and Russian spelling softens the landing, trading the hard English w for a yielding open vowel, so that the name feels less like a clap and more like a held breath. Andrey Tarkovsky poured this name into cinema history with films of water, fire, and long silences, giving it a contemplative afterglow. Common across the former Soviet sphere, it remains a steady traditional choice rather than a fashion pick. Quietly strong, with a softness that surprises on second hearing.