Dreux
Meaning of Dreux
Dreux is a unisex given name of French origin, pronounced droo (/dru/), that began as a toponymic surname linked to the Norman town of Dreux and later to the Capetian cadet branch known as the House of Dreux. Etymologically precise, it conveys both geographic specificity and aristocratic heritage, recalling figures like Robert of Dreux in a medieval context while functioning smoothly in modern Anglo-American settings. In the United States, Dreux has shown steady, if modest, adoption—registering 21 to 36 newborns per year over the past decade and ranking between 897 and 919—underscoring its appeal to parents who seek a name that is distinct, historically grounded and technically concise.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as droo (/dru/)
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