Ander

Ander is the Basque form of Andrew, ultimately from a Greek name associated with manhood or masculinity. Its ending may resemble modern English surname names, but Ander is an established language form with its own history. The connection is with Andrew and Andreas rather than with an invented er suffix.

Anders and André are useful comparisons from the same broader name family, though they belong to different language traditions. Ander can also be used informally within a longer name, but that personal shortening does not automatically carry Andrew’s derivation. Preserving the Basque form can be especially meaningful when honoring language, community, or family heritage.