Drew
[druː]Meaning
short form of Andrew, and in the medieval period a vernacular form of Drogo
Background Story
Drew is a short form of Andrew, and is sometimes used as a feminine form. In the medieval period it was a vernacular form of Drogo. The English name comes from the Anglo-Norman Drew, Drieu or Drue, from Old French Drogon, Dreus or Drues, made popular by Charlemagne's son Drogo, and ultimately from Old Dutch Drogo, of uncertain origin.
Variations
Dru, Drue
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