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Drogo

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Drogo is a Germanic name derived from the Gothic name Draga, taken from the word “dragen” or “tragen” (to carry).
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Drogo comes from the word “drog,” meaning “Phantom.”
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A Dictionary of First Names by Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges suggests that the name actually comes from the Slavonic “dorogo” meaning “dear.”

History:
Drogo was a Germanic name introduced to England by the Normans. Specifically, it was introduced by Drogo de Monte Acuto, who founded the Montague family.

Drogo, often in its English/French form of Drew, or Dru, survived until the 17th century.


Pronunciation: dro-go.

Alternates:
French: Drue, Druet.

Surnames: Drew, Drewe, Drews, Druce.

Famous Bearers:
Political Figures:
Drogo (11th century)
A lord of Apulia (Italy).

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Drogo

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