D'Andre

D'Andre is a masculine given name predominantly used in African American communities. It is a variant of DeAndre, which itself is a combination of the popular prefix de- and Andre, ultimately derived from André, the French, Portuguese, and Galician form of Andreas (see Andrew). The prefix de- was particularly fashionable in African American naming practices during the late 20th century, often added to existing names to create distinctive new coinages.

The name Andre has deep roots in Christian tradition, as Andrew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. The Greek name Andreas means "manly" or "masculine," though D'Andre as a creative elaboration carries no such direct meaning—it is a modern invention.

Notable bearers of the name D'Andre include several American football players: D'Andre Swift (born 1999), a running back; D'Andre Walker (born 1997), a linebacker; D'Andre Wood (born 1988), a cornerback; and D'Andre Hill (born 1973), a coach. D'Andre Bishop (born 2002) is an Antiguan association football forward. As a surname, D'Andre is Rare; Antoine Balthazar Joachim d'André (1759–1825) was a French royalist politician.

While D'Andre remains less common than related forms like DeAndre or Andre, it follows the same naming pattern and has gained modest visibility through sports figures.

• Meaning: Variant of DeAndre (prefix de- + Andre)
• Origin: African American, created from European name elements
• Type: Given name, also a rare surname
• Usage Regions: United States, particularly African American communities