Drin is an Albanian name after the river Drin (the longest river in Albania); it is also a short form of names like Adrin/Aldrin (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, nature-rooted name (said 'DREEN').

In the U.S. it appears in Albanian families. Rare, the-river-Drin at the root, and nature-rooted.

Did you know? Drin is an Albanian name after the river Drin (the longest river in Albania) — also a short form of names like Adrin — a crisp, nature-rooted name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DREEN').

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References — Drin — place-name; routes layered

Variations

DriniAdrin

Nicknames

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What does the name Drin mean?

Drin is an Albanian name after the river Drin; also a short form of Adrin, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Drin?

It's said DREEN /ˈdrin/ — one syllable.

Is Drin a boy or girl name?

Drin is a boy's name.

How popular is Drin?

Drin is a rare name in the U.S.