Drew

[tulips]

I love the nn Drew but really don't like the name Andrew.

I have considered Drew on it's own but it just goes against my naming style and I can't do it.

I came across an old Scottish name Kendrew, we have Scottish roots so I was checking Scottish baby name sites.

Is Kendrew odd? Can you imagine it as a full name for Drew?

[alzora]

Honestly I think it's kind of cool. My own naming style would be to use Drew on its own, but Kendrew is totally unexpected and pretty cool, in my opinion. Easily spelled and pronounced, kind of catchy. Be prepared for him to get called Ken or Kenny at times, though. Nothing wrong with that, but be sure that you are okay with the possibility before using the name.

[catheyc]

It's slightly odd, and you may get some looks, but I don't see anything wrong with it. You might just have to explain the Scottish roots. It's a great alternative, and as pp mentioned -- easily spelled (maybe -- you never know how some people will spell the most obvious things if it's not familiar) and definitely easily pronounced. Although I do love the name Andrew.

[nelliedellie]

I'm with you entirely. Love Drew not so much Andrew, but don't giving nicknames on their own. Kendrew is familar sounding, easily spelt, gives you the nickname you love and is IMO really really cool. (I'm adding it to my list!)

[tulips]

nelliedellie, glad you like it enough to add it to your list, that's a good sign

[tulips]

Any other thoughts or ideas of other options for the nn Drew?

[cannebella]

I like Drew but I feel that it can't really be used by it's self. Kendrew is lovely!

[tk.]

Kendrew could work. It sounds pretty made up (as do plenty of legitimate names) but it's also familiar in an odd way.

All I'm coming up with as an alternative is something like Daniel Reuben nn Drew. Or David Rupert. You could also possibly get away with something like Rudolph nn Dru or Rudyard (are you a Jungle Book fan?).

[boyandgirl]

I love Drew on its own! Great name. Not a fan of Kendrew.

[amers911]

I also really like the name Drew but not Andrew. Not sure about Kendrew. You run the risk of him getting nicknamed Ken rather than Drew! I know a couple who have two boys named Will and Drew, not William and Andrew. Super cute and it works.

This is sort of strange to think about but...Friends and I have found with our school aged boys, that they don't like to write a ton like most little girls do. When "Gabriella" in my son's class writes her name on papers, she'll write her full name, first middle and last, add some designs, squiggles, flowers, etc if given the opportunity. When my son & his friends write their names, it's the shortest form they can. Ben, Joe and Nick. My son used to ask all of the time why I didn't just name him Bob. lol Like Carter is that hard to write. So for boys, sometimes shorter is better!