Ander
The popular given name Ander is a variant of the Greek name "Andros" which means robust, virile, brave, fighter and sportsman. Other variants of the Greek name "Andros" are Andrew and Andrés.
 Andrew the Apostle | Saint Andrew | |
| Pronunciation | /ˈændər/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Name day | November 30 |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Greek |
| Word/name | Greek |
| Meaning | Robust, virile, brave, fighter and sportsman |
| Region of origin | All the world |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Andrew, Alexander, Andros, Andy, Anderson, Andrey, Anders, Andres, Andre, Andreas |
Notable people with the name Ander include:
- Ander Crenshaw (born 1944), American banker, attorney and politician
- Ander Monson, American novelist, poet, and nonfiction writer
- Ander Monro (born 1981), Canadian rugby player
- Ander Herrera (born 1989), Spanish footballer
- Ander Elessedil, character in Terry Brooks' epic fantasy novel The Elfstones of Shannara
- Ander Lafuente Aguado (born 1983), Spanish footballer
- Ander Elosegi (born 1987), Spanish slalom canoeist
- Ander Gago (born 1984), Spanish footballer
- Ander García, Spanish basketball player
- Ander Garitano (born 1969), Spanish football player and coach
- Ander Iturraspe (born 1989), Spanish footballer
- Ander Mirambell (born 1983), Spanish skeleton racer
- Ander Murillo (born 1983), Spanish/Basque footballer
- Ander Olaizola (born 1989), Spanish footballer
- Ander Vilariño (born 1980), Spanish racecar driver
- Ander Barrenetxea (born 2001), Spanish footballer
- Ander Capa (born 1992), Spanish footballer
- Ander Vitoria (born 1990), Spanish footballer
- Walter Ander Williams (born 1970), American basketball player
- Ander Gil (born 1974), Spanish teacher and politician
Surname
- Charlotte Ander (1902–1969), daughter of German stage/film couple Rudolf Andersch and Ida Perry
- Johan Alfred Ander (1873–1910), convicted Swedish murderer, the last person to be officially executed in Sweden
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