Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 02, 2024

Drewry

US Popularity Rank: 11938

Origin: French

Meaning: Love, loving; Friendship

Drewry is a boy’s name stemming from the French word dreurie, meaning “Love, loving” and “friendship.” It is believed to have originated as a last name, following the medieval practice of using nicknames as last names. In English, it is more commonly translated as Drury. London is home to the famous Drury Lane, a street in the theater district you may recognize from the traditional nursery rhyme “The Muffin Man.” Drewry is one-of-a-kind and can be shortened to the timeless nickname Drew. Your little muffin is sure to be sweet and loving, a friend to all with a rare gem of a name.

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