Meaning & Story
Drew is a short form of Andrew, which derives from the Ancient Greek Andreas, from aner or andros meaning man, in the sense of a brave or manly person. Drew has been used as both a diminutive and an independent given name since the 20th century, popular across genders. For pets, Drew has a clean, modern crispness and a relaxed American quality that works for both male and female companions.
Drew is a clean, modern name for a male companion with a confident, no-fuss personality. The single syllable is satisfying to say and easy to call across a yard, and the name carries a comfortable, collegiate ease that suits a sociable, athletic companion who is good at everything without being obnoxious about it. Drew is the kind of name you give a companion who just seems cool, not in an effortful way but in the genuine way of someone who has never needed to try. Solid, likable, completely dependable.