US Popularity:10959
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Scottish
Meaning:Courageous warrior; A darling
For the baby who’s going to make life fine and dandy, you know where we’re going with this. Dandy is a masculine name derived from the Greek Andrew, meaning “courageous warrior.” You’re oh-so-sweet-cheeked cherub may carry a warrior spirit, and Dandy helps explore that energy while maintaining a cheerful air. Dandy may also have Scottish origins, derived from the word dandilly, meaning “a darling.” In British slang, dandy is a nickname for someone who likes to be well-dressed. Dapper baby Dandy will no doubt find this a fitting title for the distinguished gentlebaby they are.

Dandy Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2014
#24473
in 2014
+ 1194
from 2007
In comparison to the previous year's data
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