Anders

Anders is a male name in Scandinavian languages and Fering North Frisian, an equivalent of the Greek Andreas ("manly") and the English Andrew. It originated from Andres via metathesis.

In Sweden, Anders has been one of the most common names for many centuries, earliest attested in 1378. It was common for priests and farmers during medieval times. According to Statistics Sweden, as of 31 December 2021 it ranks 4th among the male names. The great frequency of this name at the point in time (around 1900) when patronymics were converted into family names is the reason why 1 out of every 30 Swedes today is called Andersson.

The name day of Anders in the Scandinavian calendar is 30 November, and in the old peasant superstition that day was important for determining what the Christmas weather would be. If it was very cold on 30 November there would be much sleet on Christmas (and vice versa).

In Denmark Donald Duck's name is ''Anders And''.

The Fering name Anders may have been borrowed from the Danish version.

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    Affiche uitgegeven in 1993 door Antwerpen Helemaal Anders (AHA) tegen racisme. Afbeelding:kinderen en volwassenen rond een zwarte man met djembé. Tekst: Samen ...

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    By Antwerpen Helemaal Anders (AHA), Van Havere, Wim
    Date 1993-1993
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    Verkiezingsdrukwerk parlementsverkiezingen 21 mei 1995
    Date 1995
    “…Anders Gaan Leven (Agalev)…”
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    Bibliotheek François Vercammen
    Date 1984
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    Date [s.a.]
    “…Energie Anders…”
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    By Geysels, Jos, Vogels, Mieke
    Date 1999
    “…Anders Gaan Leven (Agalev)…”
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    Date [s.a.]
    “…Energie Anders…”
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    Kongres van Hasselt, 22 en 23 mei 1982
    Date [1982]
    “…Anders Gaan Leven (Agalev)…”
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    Tirage spécial des "Cahiers de la Réconciliation", 44(1977) 3(mars)
    By Malaparte, Curzio, Boserup, Anders, Mack, Andrew
    Date 1977
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    Date [197?]
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    Date 2002
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    Archief Lucie Evers
    Date 1995
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    Archief Lucie Evers
    Rapport opgemaakt door IPE, studiedienst van Agalev, voor de Agora van de Arbeid
    Date 1994
    “…Anders Gaan Leven (Agalev)…”
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    Date 1997
    “…Anders Gaan Leven (Agalev)…”