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Drew

32 replies

doubterofall · 06/09/2023 05:34

I love this name for a girl, having doubt if I'm brave enough to be different or in fact cool enough. Aside from the obvious unisex debates, what do you think of the name Drew?

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Greengiants5 · 06/09/2023 06:47

Not to my taste but overall OK, it's not ridiculous or offensive. Just a bit too American for me!

Twizbe · 06/09/2023 06:49

A few weeks ago I was in A&E with kidney stones. I was so poorly. The female doctor who treated me was called Drew. She was wonderful and because of that I now think it’s a great name for a girl.

NotFastButFurious · 06/09/2023 07:28

as a boys name I think it’s fine (it’s often a shortening of Andrew in Scotland) but as a girls name it just feels quite american. Maybe because my only female association of it is Drew Barrymore!

CassiniG · 06/09/2023 07:53

Not keen, especially if your surname is Peacock

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doubterofall · 06/09/2023 08:01

@Twizbe I actually know of a female doctor called Drew, she's based in south wales now

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Thegoodbadandugly · 06/09/2023 08:02

Its more of a boys name.

peaceinourtime · 06/09/2023 10:18

Drew is a pretty name for a girl that will age well as she gets older.

KirstenBlest · 06/09/2023 16:07

I wouldn't use it in Wales. Too close to the Welsh word for stink

SkaneTos · 06/09/2023 21:02

I think it's a great name for a girl! Very pretty.

ArcticBells · 06/09/2023 21:03

Great name for a boy but short for Andrew. Don't like it for a girl

soundsys · 06/09/2023 21:05

I met a 3yo Drew today and thought it was very cool!

EconomyClassRockstar · 06/09/2023 21:10

I've always loved the name Drew for both girls and boys but it sounded stupid with our surname.

GameofPhones · 06/09/2023 23:02

My aunt was called Dru, short for Drusilla.

continentallentil · 06/09/2023 23:08

It’s a bit cheesy 80/90s American like Shelby, Brooke, Sloane

It’s not the worst, just not great.

Even on a bit I only really like it short for Andrew

Theoldwoman · 07/09/2023 00:12

Not a fan for either sex. It’s not about being cool naming a girl this, it’s about choosing a name they will love right through out their life.

jellytots18 · 07/09/2023 00:55

Love! Xx

CallieQ · 07/09/2023 01:24

Noooo

mayorofcasterbridge · 07/09/2023 01:25

No.

Beeswood · 07/09/2023 01:49

No, I thought you meant it for a boy.

HappiDaze · 07/09/2023 02:17

I think it's a cute name but that's probably because I associate it with Drew Barrymore when she was in ET

bleuclair · 07/09/2023 05:15

It's predominantly used for boys so you'd be forgiven for thinking it was a boy. Or surname. It's quite an ugly name, IMO.

bleuclair · 07/09/2023 05:16

Agree that it's better as short for Andrew.

Toddlerteaplease · 07/09/2023 05:18

Awful for a boy. Even worse for a girl!

Daisybuttercup12345 · 08/09/2023 22:32

Drew Barry more.
Really dislike it.

bumhug · 08/09/2023 22:42

Gorgeous name!