a Danish author remembered for his fairy stories (1805-1875)
"Hans Christian Andersen was a celebrated writer whose enchanting tales like The Little Mermaid continue to delight readers worldwide."
A patronymic surname, from Danish of Danish and Norwegian origin.
"The story was first told by Hans Andersen before becoming a famous international name."
The name Andersen comes from either Danish or Norwegian and is a common surname formed by adding the suffix "-sen" to the given name Anders. It literally means "son of Anders," reflecting its origin as a patronymic that traveled into English usage primarily through literature, most notably with Hans Christian Andersen.