| Meaning | strong, manly |
| Origin | Greek, Modern |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Dru |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Dru |
About Dru
Minimalist perfection captured in three letters—Dru represents the ultimate in streamlined naming. This ultra-compact choice demonstrates that great names don't require elaboration or excess. The single syllable makes it swift to say, quick to write, and impossible to mispronounce once heard. Dru carries an artistic, creative edge that appeals to parents with modern sensibilities and appreciation for simplicity. The name's brevity ensures it never gets lost or garbled in combination with longer surnames or middle names. Its uncommon status virtually guarantees classroom uniqueness, giving a child immediate distinction. Dru possesses an androgynous quality that aligns with contemporary naming trends while maintaining masculine associations. The name suggests someone direct, no-nonsense, and confident—someone who doesn't need lengthy introductions or explanations. For parents who believe less is more, Dru offers maximum impact with minimal fuss.
Nicknames for Dru
| D |
| Druey |
| Druie |
Famous People Named Dru
| Dru Hill | American R&B group |
| Dru Joyce II | American basketball coach |
| Dru Down | American rapper |
| Dru Viergever | Dutch actor |
| Dru Baggaley | Australian sprint canoer |
| Dru Ha | American hip-hop entrepreneur |
| Dru Blair | American aviation artist |
| Dru Mouser | American actor |
| Dru Joseph | Dominican baseball player |
| Dru-Ann D'Cunha | Indian footballer |
| Dru Presta | American model |
| Dru Anthrop | American football player |
| Dru Brown | American football player |
| Dru Carter | British actor |
| Dru Smith | American basketball player |
| Dru Mago | Indonesian singer |
| Dru Baker | American baseball player |
| Dru Johnston | American comedian |
Characters Named Dru
| Dru Anderson | Strange Angels series by Lili St. Crow |
| Dru Allison | Mickey Bolitar series by Harlan Coben |
| Dru Blood | The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series by Heather Brewer |
| Dru Calloway | The Devil You Know by Trish Doller |
| Dru Chandris | Star Wars Legends |
| Dru Drakkar | The Medoran Chronicles by Lynette Noni |
| Dru Erickson | Love Revolution by Michelle Mankin |
| Dru Faust | The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher |
| Dru Gallagher | Son of the Shadows by Juliet Marillier |
| Dru Kavanaugh | The Henge Betrayed by Patricia Grasso |
| Dru Llewellyn | Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley |
| Dru Pagliassotti | Clockwork Heart by Dru Pagliassotti |
| Dru Rayne | Deception's Princess by Esther Friesner |
| Dru Reade | The Secret Circle series by L.J. Smith |
| Dru Shepard | Maiden Lane series by Elizabeth Hoyt |
| Dru Underhill | The Queen's Gambit by Jessie Mihalik |
| Dru Viergever | The Helicon Muses series by Val St. Crowe |
| Dru Watkins | The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie |
| Dru Wolfe | Dragonsworn by Sherrilyn Kenyon |
| Dru Zeree | The Dwellers Saga by David Estes |