A Spanish and Portuguese given name, equivalent to Andrew in English.
From Greek 'Andreas' meaning manly or masculine, derived from 'aner' (man). The name spread through Christianity due to Saint Andrew, one of Jesus's apostles, and evolved differently across Romance languages.
Saint Andrew, the source of this name, was a fisherman who became the patron saint of Scotland despite never visiting the country. The distinctive X-shaped cross on the Scottish flag represents the manner of his crucifixion, making Andres/Andrew a name that bridges Mediterranean and Celtic cultures.
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