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Anders

Statistics: Brazil · native version ↗
Boy Name day: November 30
Origin: Greek. Meaning: male, courageous.
From Andrew, from Greek 'andreios', passed to Anderson as 'son of Andrew'.

Name day for Anders

November 30

Why this day? Anders is a short form of Anderson, and shares its name day.

Anders is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on November 30; Germany on May 6.

The story of the name Anders

Anders is a short form of Anderson. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — male, courageous, and shares its name day, November 30.

On birth records, Anders is rarely written as such: the Anderss are Andersons (473,230 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Anderson page.

Frequently asked questions about Anders

What does Anders mean?

Anders is a short form of Anderson, which means male, courageous.

When is Anders's name day?

November 30, together with Anderson: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Anders a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Anderson.

Anders's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Anders

Bottom 10

  1. Ariana42%
  2. Luna42%
  3. Angelina42%
  4. Zelia42%
  5. Thalia42%
  6. Ariele43%
  7. Esmeralda43%
  8. Morgana43%
  9. Leia43%
  10. Lea43%

Love potential for Anders

Bottom 10

  1. Elsa42%
  2. Zelia42%
  3. Neila42%
  4. Vanesa42%
  5. Ariana42%
  6. Kezia42%
  7. Yara42%
  8. Dara42%
  9. Rosalia42%
  10. Estela42%

Professional potential for Anders

Bottom 10

  1. Wanda42%
  2. Luna42%
  3. Morgana42%
  4. Jennifer46%
  5. Thalia46%
  6. Ione49%
  7. Suellen49%
  8. Arlene49%
  9. Kenia49%
  10. Emili49%

Crush potential for Anders

Bottom 10

  1. Aila42%
  2. Ariele42%
  3. Thalia42%
  4. Dora42%
  5. Agatha42%
  6. Zelia42%
  7. Sandy43%
  8. Esmeralda43%
  9. Wanda44%
  10. Susana45%
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