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Anderson

Boy NameEnglish Origin

Meaning

From a surname meaning "son of ANDREW".

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Anderson and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

Leadership

Spirituality

Integrity

Creativity

Intelligence

Famous People Named Anderson

Anderson Electric

The Anderson Electric was a fairly expensive French electric car with five speeds and Edison batteries; the car was only manufactured in 1912, and was shown at the Paris Salon of that year.

CharismaCreativity

USS Anderson

USS Anderson (DD-411) was a in the United States Navy.

CourageLeadershipResilience

Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe

Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe were a progressive rock band active from 1988 to 1990 that comprised four past members of the English progressive rock band Yes.

CharismaCreativity

Anderson Montague-Barlow

Sir Clement Anderson Montague-Barlow, 1st Baronet, KBE (28 February 1868 – 31 May 1951) was an English barrister and Conservative Party politician.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

Anderson Gray McKendrick

Lt Col Anderson Gray McKendrick DSc FRSE (8 September 1876 – 30 May 1943) was a Scottish military physician and epidemiologist who pioneered the use of mathematical methods in epidemiology.

CourageLeadershipResilience

Similar Names You Might Like

Andrew

Greek

Anderson is derived from Andrew, sharing a direct lineage and similar connotations of strength and masculinity.

Kenzo

Japanese

Shares a sense of quiet strength and reliability, often associated with craftsmanship and dedication.

Magnus

Latin

Both names convey a sense of greatness and inherent capability, suggesting a strong and capable individual.

Einar

Norse

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