Drexel

The name Drexel has a German origin, and, more precisely, it's a German occupational Ashkenazic surname. The meaning of Drexel is 'to turn'. However, the original meaning of what any person turned is actually unclear as the etymology draws from ancient history. Sources suggest that it might have meant turning the soil or making stacks of hay, spinning cloth, or even creating some decorative objects to sustain yourself and earn a livelihood. In earlier times, turning around was associated with agriculture primarily. In fact, even today, turning is an integral part of the agriculture or textile industry that involves the spinning of cotton or wool. It also relates to skills involving carving objects out of pewter or ivory. The German name Drexel was first heard of in an erstwhile region called Thuringia. The earliest record of a person having a similar sounding name as Drexel was a person named Herman der Drahsil, who lived in Weingarten, a town across the borders of Thuringia, in 1270. This name became popular with the rising popularity of a similar-sounding American name Dexter. Babies having the name Drexel mainly belong to Christianity. This name is generally given to babies of a specific gender. However, many Jewish families often use this name for their babies too. Drexel University is a private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

to turn

Origin

German

Numerology

D is for diamond, the brilliance you shine.

R is for radiant, it’s your personality!

E is for enrich, a quality you share.

X is for x, the mysterious side of you!

E is for enrich, a quality you share.

L is for loyalty, that you show.

Lucky

Drexel lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Famous People Named Drexel

• Drexel Wellington Gomez Bahamian Anglican cleric; Archbishop of the West Indies
• Anthony Joseph Drexel Biddle Sr. American Marine, socialite, athlete, writer
• Anthony Joseph Drexel Biddle Jr. US diplomat
• Anthony Drexel Duke American educator
• Saint Katharine Drexel religious dedicated to the minorities, particularly African, and Native Americans

Drexel in Pop Culture

• Farley "Fudge" Drexel character created by Judy Blume ("Tales of a Fourth,Grade Nothing", "Superfudge")
• Drexel University in Philadelphia PA
• Emily Drexel Lela Kaldwin character in the Dishonored video game series