Drue

Meaning manly
Origin English, Greek
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Drue
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 1
Syllabification Drue

About Drue

Compact and punchy, this three-letter powerhouse delivers maximum impact with minimal fuss. Drue cuts through the noise of elaborate names with refreshing directness. The unique spelling distinguishes it from the more common Drew, adding a twist that feels creative rather than contrived. This name suits a child destined to forge their own path, someone who won't follow the crowd. Its brevity makes it memorable—people never struggle to recall it after a single introduction. Drue adapts seamlessly to any surname length, creating balanced combinations whether paired with short or lengthy family names. The strong consonant opening gives it an assertive quality, while the gentle vowel ending softens the overall effect. Parents drawn to minimalist aesthetics often gravitate toward this streamlined choice. It's informal enough for childhood nicknames yet professional enough for adult contexts, eliminating the need for formal-versus-casual name considerations.

Variations of Name Drue

Drew
Drake
Dru
Dreux
Drustan
Druce

Nicknames for Drue

Drew
Dru
D
Druey
Drue

Famous People Named Drue

Drue LeytonAmerican artist
Drue KataokaAmerican painter
Drue ChrismanAmerican football player
Drue GordonAustralian rules footballer
Drue WilliamsAmerican actor
Drue W. BannonAmerican lawyer and politician
Drue KitchenerCanadian musician
Drue JosephAmerican soccer player
Drue PearceAmerican politician
Drue HeinzAmerican philanthropist and publisher
Drue JenningsAmerican politician
Drue TranquillAmerican football player
Drue SmithEnglish cricketer
Drue SharpAmerican poet

Characters Named Drue

Drue ValentineCharacter in the TV show "Veronica Mars"
Drue FoxCharacter in the book series "The Clique"
Drue RichmondCharacter in the movie "The Chumscrubber"
Drue PryceCharacter in the book "Gossip Girl - Psycho Killer"
Drue CormackCharacter in the TV show "Outlander"
Drue LathamCharacter in the book "The Dollanganger Series"
Drue HawthorneCharacter in the book "The Witches of East End"
Drue FultonCharacter in the TV show "Sweet Magnolias"
Drue BarrettCharacter in the TV show "Sweet/Vicious"
Drue FontaineCharacter in the movie "Jawbreaker"
Drue Van AllenCharacter in the book "The Au Pairs"
Drue ChenevareCharacter in the book "The Bourbon Kings"
Drue SaxenaCharacter in the TV show "Good Trouble"
Drue KaszaCharacter in the book "The Glass Wives"
Drue CavanaughCharacter in the book series "Pretty Little Liars"
Drue ColoradoCharacter in the book "O Pioneers!"
Drue HergesheimerCharacter in the book "The Newcomes"
Drue KingCharacter in the movie "13 Going on 30"
Drue SallingCharacter in the TV show "One Tree Hill"