Andecava civitas (6th century), Andecavis (AD 769), Andegavis (861 - 882), Angieus (in 1127) and Angeus (in 1205). The form Angiers appeared during the 12th century and was later corrupted to "Angers".

The Latin Andecavum also gave Anjou its name. This double formation is also quite common in France and can be seen in Poitiers and Poitou, and Bourges and