Dresden

Pronunciation: [ dr-EHZD-ihn ]

Girl Name #8,723 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dresden is a girl name, recorded for 13 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced dr-EHZD-ihn.

Parents who love the name Dresden often also consider Drusilla, Drucilla, Drew .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #8,723
Total SSA Count: 13

Nicknames

Dre Dry Dreie Dresie

Also a Boy Name

Dresden is also used as a boy name, ranked #4564.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dresden

Is Dresden a boy or girl name?

Dresden is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #8723. As a boy name, it is ranked #4564. Dresden is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Dresden?

Dresden is pronounced dr-EHZD-ihn.

How popular is the name Dresden?

Dresden is currently ranked #8723 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Dresden?

Common nicknames for Dresden include Dre, Dry, Dreie, and Dresie.

Is Dresden a common or rare name?

Dresden is an uncommon name, ranked #8723 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dresden

Dresden is a girl name .

Is Dresden a boy or girl name? Dresden is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,723 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,564. Dresden is more commonly used as a boy name.

Dresden is currently ranked #8,723 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Dresden include Dre, Dry, Dreie, and Dresie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.