Drew

Nickname for Andrew

Drew is a given name, used for both men and women.

Originally a nickname for Andrew, it now stands alone: Drew Barrymore, Drew Brees. (Lowercase drew is the past tense of draw.)

name

Andy

Nickname for Andrew

nicknameInformal substitute name
masculineMale in character
givenAccepted as fact

personal · identity · moniker · Barrymore · Carey · namesake · baptismal · christened · called · named

Categories

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Opposites

gender association

Feminine given name

Priscilla · Ashley · Penelope · Brittany · Gertrude

name formality

Male given name

Theodore · William · Alexander · Benjamin · Bartholomew

name formality/style

DrewBartholomew

Biblical apostle's name

Maximilian · Reginald · Archibald · Theophilus · Constantine

Phrases

drew a blankFailed to remember
drew the lineSet a firm limit
drew upCreated a formal document
drew outPulled forth gradually
Nancy DrewTeen girl investigator
drew backMoved backward suddenly

Family

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G